John M. Azarian Jr. and Donna M. Azarian at the STAC Tribute Dinner in 2016
St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkhill, New York (STAC) holds a special place in the heart of the Azarian family. Martin G. Azarian graduated from STAC in 2000. Barbara Azarian-McCullough was an Emeritus Member of the Board of Trustees for over 25 years. In 2000, Mrs. Azarian-McCullough donated funds to establish the Azarian McCullough Art Gallery (AMAG) on campus to showcase the artwork of students and local artists. The AMAG hosts seven exhibits during the academic year. Admission is always free and open to the public. Examples of media displayed have included painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, fabric, electronics and multi-media installations.
John M. Azarian, Jr. was an active member of the Board of Trustees from 2010–2022 and served as the Chair of numerous Board committees. He has been an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business where he has taught classes in Marketing and Entrepreneurship since 2009. Mr. Azarian has been instrumental in putting together Entrepreneurship Panels within the school and introducing an honorary degree recipient to STAC. In 2016, Mr. Azarian and his wife, Donna, were honored at the annual STAC Tribute Dinner and awarded the Aquinas Medal of Honor.
In honor of Barbara Azarian-McCullough and Martin Azarian, the Azarian Family created a scholarship fund at STAC to award financial grants to students to help them complete their studies.
To apply to the STAC Azarian Family Scholarship, contact:
Michael R. DiBartolomeo, Ed.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management at STAC
mdibarto@stac.edu