Jean Holland Extends Her Family through Student Support

After alumni Fred and Jean Holland became doctors, they never lost sight of the financial challenges medical students face, and always hoped to find a way to help. When Fred died of a brain tumor in 1997 at age 46, Jean recalled their plans, and, with her five sons, honored her late husband by establishing the Frederick Richard Holland, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship.

Jean Holland with Holland scholarship recipient Jennifer Velander (M.D. 2007) Photo: Lin Jones

“He loved people and firmly believed he was put on Earth to help them,” says Jean. “I’m sure he would have looked upon the recipients of this scholarship as his adopted sons and daughters.” Jean shares this view. “I think they know I truly care about them, believe in them, and am thrilled to see them joining this marvelous profession,” she says.

Your scholarship gift can help make the Michigan Difference. Every gift, of every amount, strengthens the ability of the Medical School to attract outstanding students and to lighten their financial burden as they pursue careers of distinction and service in the Michigan tradition.

For more information about how you can help support medical students at Michigan, contact B.J. Bess at (734) 998-7705 or bjbess@umich.edu.