Peg shared a bit about the inspiration for these gifts:

“My Mother was a staunch supporter of education and Emma Willard School during her lifetime. It was her wish to make one last gift to the school she loved after her passing. For me, it was important to support this campaign to honor my Mother, as well as to support the school that did so much for making us the women we became and because of our strong belief in the importance of a good education. The school's ability to provide appealing, ample faculty housing is crucial to acquiring, supporting, and retaining the type of excellent faculty needed to provide a high-quality education to Emma girls for generations to come. I can't think of a better way to honor my Mother and our alma mater.”