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Jack Keigwin: A life of philanthropy, leadership and legacy

September 27, 2024

Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½ is deeply saddened by the passing of Jack Keigwin, a beloved leader, visionary and long-time supporter of the University. His unwavering dedication to education and healthcare profoundly impacted the institution, leaving a legacy that will continue to transform lives for years to come. Jack Keigwin headshot

"We mourn the loss of one of Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½â€™s most cherished and respected leaders, Jack Keigwin. Jack was an extraordinary gentleman, a self-made entrepreneur, philanthropist and dedicated member of our Board of Trustees for many years," said Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½ President, Tim Cost. "Jack's wisdom, candor and generosity left a lasting mark on our University and the greater Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½ community. He was a joy to collaborate with and never hesitated to share his keen insights. I extend my deepest condolences to his extraordinary wife and partner Beverly. Jack's legacy will continue on through the Keigwin School of Nursing, a testament to his commitment to education and healthcare."

In 2017, Jack and his wife Beverly, a former nurse, made a transformational gift of $3 million to rename the Keigwin School of Nursing. At the time, the donation was the largest made in the program’s history. Their investment created a ripple effect of tremendous opportunities. It helped the school expand its curriculum, adopt cutting-edge equipment and recruit new teaching talent. while also helping to develop students into compassionate, capable and highly-skilled healthcare providers.

“Jack Keigwin, alongside his wife Beverly, saw the value of Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½ and the Keigwin School of Nursing as being instrumental in educating the highest quality nurses,â€� said  Mark Tillman, dean of the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Health Sciences. “His lasting legacy is the immeasurable and continuing impact on the Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½ community as so many of the students who have graduated from JU continue to serve locally.â€�

Jack’s influence extended beyond philanthropy. After retiring from a distinguished career as an entrepreneur in both the health care and real estate industries, he taught business classes pro bono at Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½. He founded one of the university’s most popular entrepreneurship clubs and served as a judge for the Dolphin Pitch competition. His passion impacted a countless number of students, many of whom went on to complete their MBAs at Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½ or even at Ivy League schools, like his alma mater, Harvard University. 

Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½ honors Jack Keigwin’s remarkable legacy—a steadfast commitment to philanthropy and education that has profoundly influenced students, the University, and the broader Âé¶¹avÓ³»­´«Ã½ community. His contributions will continue to shape lives for generations to come.

 

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Robin Franks

Rfranks@ju.edu

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