Babson Park, FL. (September 13, 2024)- On Wednesday, September 11, Webber International University honored the life of Jessica Costanzo, an alumna and former volleyball player, whose life was tragically cut short in a car accident in 2014.

The evening began with a small reception for Jessica’s former teammates, family, and professors, followed by a check presentation before the Women Warriors’ match against their rivals, Warner University.

Through the efforts of the Jessica Costanzo Scholarship Fund, her parents, Mark and Marguerite Costanzo, presented the university with a check for $175,000.

The Costanzo family established the Jessica Costanzo Scholarship Fund in honor of their only daughter. The fund provides scholarships for graduating seniors from Venice High School in Venice, Florida, where Jessica graduated, to attend Webber.

Webber’s President/CEO Dr. Nelson Marquez stated “This event is more than just galvanizing Jessica Costanzo’s name on the floor of Webber’s athletic gym. It is galvanizing Jessica and her memory, as well as her family’s legacy, in Webber’s history.’

Jessica lived a “Life of Purpose,” and now her legacy will be preserved in the gym where she once competed as a member of the Warriors volleyball team. She played as a Defensive Specialist, helping lead the team to an 18-12 record during her senior season. Starting this season, the Warriors will compete on the newly named Jessica Costanzo Court in the Sabbagh Athletic Center.

“Many thanks and gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Costanzo’s generosity and enduring support to Webber and what it stands for: Shaping the futures of its students and the many more generations of students to come,” said Marquez.

The volleyball team celebrated on the newly named Jessica Costanzo Court with a victory, a 3-0 sweep.

For more information about the Jessica Costanzo Scholarship Fund, check out the website www.jessicacostanzoscholarshipfund.com