Celebrating Our Donors

Giving societies

HSDM honors the generosity of its supporters through recognition societies that celebrate their contributions and commitment.

Henry C. Warren Society

Established to honor Henry C. Warren’s 1899 bequest of $23,000, this society recognizes donors who include HSDM in their estate plans or make planned gifts.

The Keep Society

Named for HSDM’s founding dean, Nathan Cooley Keep, this society celebrates leadership donors whose collective gifts total $1,867 or more annually, reflecting the School’s founding year. The Keep Society includes the following giving circles:

  • Dean’s Circle: $100,000–$999,999 annually
  • Hawley Circle: $25,000–$99,999 annually, named for Carlotta Augusta Hawley, DDS, HSDM’s first female graduate
  • Freeman Circle: $10,000–$24,999 annually, named for Robert Tanner Freeman, the first African American dental graduate in the U.S.
  • Longwood Circle: $1,867–$9,999 annually

Loyalty Giving Society

This society honors donors who demonstrate loyalty through at least five consecutive years of giving. Recognition begins in the fifth year and continues with ongoing annual contributions.

Your impact

Every gift to HSDM has a story behind it—of gratitude, legacy, and hope for the future of dental medicine. Explore how our donors are making a difference and why they chose to support HSDM.

A legacy in periodontology amplified by generosity
The career of the late Michael Lawrence Barnett, PD73, reflected a life full of service to others. It took him from the ranks of the U.S. Army and service in Vietnam, to the halls of academia, and then into the corporate world of consumer healthcare. His...
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Donoff Scholars DMD Scholarship Reaches $1 Million Goal
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) recently reached a goal of raising $1 million in support of the Donoff Scholars DMD Scholarship. Created in recognition of R. Bruce Donoff, DMD67, MD73, and his 28 years of dedication, innovation, and leadership as...
Dr. Bruce Donoff, former HSDM dean, in front of the School building.

Prosthodontics Fellowship Opens Doors for DMD Alumna
When Laura Rushford, DMD17, began her predoctoral program at HSDM she knew she wanted to craft beautiful smiles. A desire to help patients regain their smiles has been a driving force for Rushford ever since. Throughout her DMD training she volunteered...
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A Cherished Mentor Inspires a Gift
Joy Wang, DMD95, MPH95, arrived at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) at the age of twenty-two. Having grown up in California and attended the University of California, Davis, for her undergraduate studies in biochemistry, the young dental student...
Joy Wang with Dr. Guralnick

Giving Back to a School That Shaped a Career
Knowing that a substantial gift could make a big impact for a small school like the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), Robert Chuong, DMD77, MD77, PD82, and his wife Elaine Wong, DMD, recently established a Charitable Lead Annuity Trust in the...
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Donor Honor Roll

We are grateful to the following individuals and organizations for gifts received during the 2025 fiscal year, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Every effort has been made to list each name accurately. If you believe there are any errors, we ask you to notify Office of Development and Alumni Relations at hsdm_development@hsdm.harvard.edu.

Philanthropic leaders

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine honors, with heartfelt gratitude, the generosity and commitment of the individuals and organizations below. Their generous support creates a foundation for future generations in the field and makes it possible for the School to continue to develop and foster a community of global leaders dedicated to improving oral and systemic health. The following list celebrates lifetime giving. 

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Alumnus honors HSDM with $1 million gift to support oral medicine research and faculty mentorship

Dr. Razzaque Ahmed, DMSc88, PD88, MPA95, dedicates funds to HSDM’s Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity to continue the vital work that launched his career.

Read Dr. Ahmed's story
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