Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, has announced a bequest of $10 million from the estate of Mary and Harold Perper.

The second-largest gift in the university's history will support scholarships, capital projects — including the Perper Residence Hall — and immediate university needs. Longtime supporters of the university, the Perpers previously helped fund strategic initiatives and address specific campus needs. Harold Perper died in 2006 and Mary passed in 2019.

"The Perpers believed in us so wholeheartedly," said senior vice president of development Gregory J. Malfitano. "They worked hard, and every project they contributed to was state-of-the-art. Having funding dedicated to future years allows us to plan with more foresight. We miss seeing them on campus, and we're grateful to know that their legacy will continue through this gift. However we use it, I know we will make them proud."