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The Dr. Andrew A. Molloy Memorial Scholarship
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Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and a Marist Heritage Professor, Dr. Andrew A. Molloy had a 26-year career at Marist, which included five years as Academic Vice President. Dr. Molloy graduated from Marist in 1951. Known for his great love of learning and a contagious enthusiasm, Dr. Molloy was a master science teacher who educated and inspired thousands of Marist students - science and non-science majors alike. President Dennis J. Murray said of Dr. Molloy at his passing in August 2006: "His greatest gift to future Marist faculty and administrators is the example of his life."
Mrs. Rosemary Molloy '91, Dr. Molloy's wife of 40 years, established The Dr. Andrew A. Molloy Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry to perpetuate her husband's legacy as a teacher and longstanding member of the Marist College community. The scholarship was also initially supported by several Marist alumni and friends who remember Andrew with great regard and affection.
To increase the annual scholarship award, former students and other alumni, as well as colleagues and friends are invited to honor Dr. Molly's memory by contributing to the Molloy Scholarship Fund. The scholarship helps top chemistry students achieve a Marist education and set high goals for the future. Through its recipients, The Molloy Scholarship sustains in perpetuity the Marist ideals of excellence in education and service to others - ideals held high and fervently by the exceptional man for whom the scholarship is named.
Gifts may be made online through the Marist alumni website (https://www.marist.edu/alumni/giving.html?recipient=molloy) or by check (to Marist College) and sent to College Advancement, Marist College, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, Attn: Dr. Molloy Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your support!
FIRST MOLLOY SCHOLAR: Lauren Jackson '08 has been named the first Dr. Andrew A. Molloy Scholar. "Like Andy, Lauren has a great love for chemistry and a driving enthusiasm to work until the assignment or project is completed," says Dean of Science Michael Tannenbaum. Lauren has worked on faculty-student research projects, a hallmark of the School of Science that Dr. Molloy helped shape. She has also presented twice at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, and done grant-supported research at RPI and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Lab. Her goal is to earn a Ph.D. in the field of proteomics and genomics. Lauren is shown on campus with Mrs. Rosemary Molloy and Dean Tannenbaum.
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BIOGRAPHY
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One of the true giants in the history of Marist College, Dr. Andrew Molloy was "a son of Marist" who both literally and figuratively played a major role in the building of our College. Andrew had an affiliation with Marist that spanned half a century as a student, professor, academic administrator, and mentor to many. He joined the Marist Brothers in 1946, and was awarded a B.A. from the College in 1951. Andrew taught at schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts and New York City before going on to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry from Catholic University in 1961. He joined the Marist College faculty in 1960 as an assistant professor of chemistry and department chair. In 1966, he accepted a position upstate at Elmira College, where he also served as interim academic dean and dean of graduate and adult education.
Andrew returned to his alma mater in 1980 to serve as academic vice president. During his five-year tenure in that position, he played a critical role in advancing the academic quality of our College and helped to chart a course for Marist that has resulted in the success we are enjoying today. He rejoined the faculty in 1985 as professor of chemistry, and later as division chair and dean of science. Andrew excelled in all the roles he played at Marist, but took particular pride in being a teacher. In 1998, his colleagues honored him with the Trustees Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest honor that can be given to a Marist professor.
The Marist Brothers' motto "orare et laborare," means to pray and to work, and Andrew wasn't afraid to do both. As a Marist Brother, he participated in the construction of several campus buildings including the Chapel, the former gymnasium and auditorium that is now Marian Hall, and Donnelly Hall. In 1985, after returning to teaching, he personally renovated the chemistry labs during his summer break.
Andrew's leadership in teaching at the high school and college levels played a major role in his successful application for a grant of nearly
$2 million from the National Science Foundation for Marist's landmark program "Science on the Move." Thanks to Andrew, science teachers and students
throughout the Hudson River Valley received valuable support in the teaching and learning of science using the latest technology then available.
As devoted as Andrew was to Marist College, his first priority and the love of his life was his family. He married Rosemary, also a Marist graduate, in 1966 and they had four boys, Andrew, Richard, Stephen, and Joseph, and several grandchildren. Andrew was known as a warm, kind, and gentle man who had a great Irish wit. Dr. Andrew Molloy continues to be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
