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Newman Receives $3 Million Gift from the Jolly Family

E. Eagan
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Largest Gift in School’s History Will Support Science Education

On November 10, 2014, Newman received the largest single gift in our School’s history, a $3 million donation from Drs. Rupa and Tarun (TJ) Jolly. This gift, which will be dedicated solely and strategically to science education at Newman, is transformational for our School.

In presenting his family’s gift to the faculty shortly after signing a letter of intent, Dr. TJ Jolly remarked that the donation was inspired by the excellent teaching his children experienced at Newman. TJ and wife Rupa were then treated to a standing ovation in appreciation of their generosity.

“Rupa and I believe strongly in the power of science education to fuel innovation and improve lives,” TJ said afterward. “We also believe in the academic excellence of Newman, and are grateful that our gift will enhance the School’s strong science programs for future generations.”

Head of School Dale Smith underscored the impact of this gift, saying, “Science lies at the frontier of innovation in the world, and this gift in support of the sciences ensures that a Newman education remains cutting-edge, inspirational, and rigorous. The generosity of the Jolly family guarantees that Newman students at all age levels are fully equipped with the foundation to achieve in our dynamic and fast-changing world.”

Both Rupa and TJ Jolly are talented professionals with successful and thriving careers as medical practitioners and entrepreneurs. TJ joined Newman’s Board of Governors in 2014 and in a very short amount of time has brought a thoughtful and insightful voice to conversations about complex strategic issues. Rupa is a Doctor of Dental Surgery and is the owner of NOLA Dental Care. They are the proud parents of two current Newman students and recently welcomed twin boys into their family.

TJ Jolly is the founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Renaissance RX, a rapidly-growing medical services business based in New Orleans. Renaissance RX offers pharmacogenetic testing and advanced toxicology services. Since its founding in 2012, the company has grown from five employees to 800 across the United States. Renaissance RX is participating in this gift by contributing over the next four years to further support science education at Newman and as part of its corporate commitment to growing the region’s life science community.

Newman is humbled to receive this historic gift and excited about its potential to enhance our already outstanding science curriculum. We are profoundly grateful for this tremendous gift from the Jolly family.
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