Yale University's Sterling FellowsYale University's Sterling Fellows

• A member of the board of directors for Steel Partners Holdings LP, John P. McNiff also holds executive positions with Mera Capital, Discovery Capital Management, and ICM Insurance.

• A graduate of Yale University with a bachelor of arts in history, John McNiff earned the title of Sterling Fellow for his long-term support of the university.

• The Sterling Fellow program honors individuals who contribute at least $1 million to Yale University during their lifetime.

• Among the notables who have earned this accolade are Payne Whitney, George Peabody, and Paul Mellon.

• Every year, the school invites its Fellows to an event where they can learn about the institution's accomplishments and plans for the future.

• Moreover, it gives special recognition to those who contribute greater than $5 million.

• This award was named after John Sterling, who graduated from Yale University in 1864.

• In 1918, Sterling provided a bequest that allowed the school to completely renovate its campus.

• This gift encouraged the school to develop the Sterling Fellow program in recognition of his legacy.

New members of the Sterling Fellows New members of the Sterling Fellows gather in the Silliman College dining hallgather in the Silliman College dining hall

New members of the Sterling Fellows New members of the Sterling Fellows gather in the Silliman College dining hallgather in the Silliman College dining hall