Sanjai and Leena Bhagat

For nearly half a century, the University of Rochester has played a central role in the lives of the Bhagat family.

Sanjai studied finance at the Simon Business School, which led to a rewarding career as a professor of finance and corporate board member. He and his wife, Leena, raised two sons who also attended Rochester.

Reflecting on their own multi-generational Rochester connections, and the Bhagat family legacy of passion for education, Sanjai and Leena wanted to make an even greater difference. So, they made what’s known as a “blended” gift –including a provision in their estate, a current gift to name a room at the School of Medicine and Dentistry in memory of Sanjai’s parents, and annual support.

“Education is a precious gift. We’re passing down a legacy of education to our own family and now to others.”

SANJAI BHAGAT ’80S (MBA), P’18, P’22
LEENA BHAGAT P’18, P’22
Members, Wilson Society
Members, George Eastman Circle