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Michael J. Ricciardi Memorial Scholarship
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Michael J. Ricciardi graduated from Ramapo College in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. As an undergraduate Mike helped create the intramural sports program, and after graduating began working in the Roadrunner Athletics Department. He held positions as Coordinator of Athletic Equipment & Facilities and Women’s Basketball Coach under Athletic Directors Rick Myrlak and Gene Marshall, often saying that they taught him a great deal. Mike rose to the position of Athletic Director in 2007, a position he held until his death in 2010.
Mike was a volunteer for sports and youth programs in and around Hudson County, New Jersey where he grew up. He was an active member of the Saints Joseph and Michael Church sports programs in Union City, NJ. He devoted his time to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and girls’ basketball, and was a certified high school referee for basketball and softball.
“Mike was tireless and steadfast in his support of student athletes,” says the remembrance page of the Ramapo College web site. “He was happiest when he was coaching, meeting informally with students, or simply sitting in the stands cheering. He is remembered as a dedicated and caring administrator, colleague, family man, and sports enthusiast.”
2025 Recipient
Alyson Olivieri
Alyson Olivieri of Little Ferry, N.J. is an Accounting major with a 3.98 GPA. She is a hardworking student who has been on the Dean’s List every semester since she has been at Ramapo.
At Ramapo, she has been active in several organizations including the Accounting Club and Alpha Lambda Delta and Tri-Alpha Honor Societies.
Alyson has also been involved in off-campus activities including spending weekends volunteering at Mahwah Environmental Volunteer Organization (MEVO), where she spent her time helping MEVO achieve its mission.
After graduation, Alyson plans to continue her education at Ramapo by pursuing her master’s degree in accounting to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
2024 Recipient
Alyse Turk
Alyse Turk of Wayne N.J. is an Accounting major in the MBA 4+1 program with a 3.8 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List every semester since she has been at Ramapo. She is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
At Ramapo, Alyse is an active member of Ramapo’s accounting club, Leaders in Service, and is working for SARM at Ramapo’s financial department. This past summer, Alyse worked full-time as a personal banker at Valley Bank. She learned how to manage money, work with clients’ money, and learned marketing through product promotions.
After graduation, Alyse plans to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
2023 Recipient
Anonymous
The recipient of this scholarship wishes to remain anonymous.
2022 Recipient
Rebecca Abramsky
Rebecca Abramsky of Wayne, N.J. is an Accounting major with a 3.7 GPA. She is part of the Deans Advisory Group and a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Currently, Rebecca is a risk management intern at EY. Previously, she was accounting intern at Cigna Health Insurance. Through the organization PS5, she teaches underprivileged children about basic financial literacy.
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