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Brick by Brick: Putnam Senior Wins Prestigious Construction Scholarship
Putnam senior Jonathan Hernandez has earned the 2025 John H. Murphy Memorial Scholarship, recognizing his passion for architecture and service. With support from the Murphy family, Jonathan is building his dream of designing meaningful spaces that uplift communities.

Azell Cavaan
Jun 52 min read
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John H. Murphy Memorial Scholarship to Participate in National Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024
The John H. Murphy Memorial Scholarship, Inc. is joining the national Giving Tuesday movement on December 3, 2024. This year’s campaign aims to raise funds to expand its support for students pursuing construction careers through scholarships, mentorship, and real-world opportunities.

Trey Cavaan
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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John H. Murphy Scholarship Fund Honors Renaissance School Valedictorian
Springfield Renaissance School valedictorian Adam Theriaque has been named the 2024 recipient of the John H. Murphy Memorial Scholarship. With plans to study construction management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Adam shares how the scholarship will help him give back to his community and pursue a future rooted in activism and impact.

Azell Cavaan
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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Making the Most of a Construction Internship
A Turner Construction intern shares how showing up early, taking notes, and owning mistakes helped him land a job offer—before even graduating.

Trey Cavaan
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Considering Skill Transference in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is facing a skilled labor shortage—but innovative companies are rethinking how transferrable skills from other fields can help close the gap.

John H. Murphy Scholarship, Inc.
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Building a More Diverse Industry
City Enterprise CEO Wonderlyn Murphy was named 8A Contractor of the Year for New England—highlighting the growing role of women and minority-owned businesses in construction. Discover how programs like the 8A certification are helping build a more diverse and inclusive industry.

John H. Murphy Scholarship, Inc.
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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