Faces of Philanthropy

Houston couple establishes scholarship in GSBS

Robert and Edith Zinn

Houstonians Edith and Robert Zinn have not only created a presidential scholarship for outstanding students in UTMB’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences but also pledged to establish a fund for innovative educational programs in the school. In addition to a presidential scholarship, the Zinns have pledged to establish the Educational Enrichment Endowment to support learning programs such as lectures and symposia, in addition to special projects.

“We feel that members of the faculty at UTMB create a sense of community with young researchers that is nurturing and important for their development,” said Robert Zinn. “It feels good to play a small role in helping with the financial burdens of the students.”

In addition to their most recent commitment to UTMB, the Zinns have contributed to the university’s Zelda Zinn Casper Endowed Scholarship.