Hall of Fame
Throughout the years, Trustee Emerita Edith R. Dixon and her late husband F. Eugene (Fitz) Dixon Jr. have ensured the future of Cabrini College students by giving generously of their time, energy and treasure.
In fall 2006, through the leadership and generosity of the Dixons, Cabrini College transformed the Edith Robb Dixon Field into a state-of-the-art artificial grass field. The Dixons’ challenge grant inspired more than 300 donors to make gifts to the all-weather mini-stadium, which now features seating for 700, lighting for night games and an enclosed press box.
Since 1973, Mrs. Dixon has served on Cabrini’s Board of Trustees and twice served as chair (1980-83, 89-91). She is responsible for initiating many of the current committees and during her lengthy tenure, has participated on the Development, Nominating and Executive committees. Additionally, she served on the search committee that led to the hiring of Antoinette Iadarola, the College’s current president.
In addition to her service at Cabrini, Mrs. Dixon is active in civic and educational roles in the community, having served on the Women’s Board of Abington Memorial Hospital and the Board of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
She is currently on the boards of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Abington Memorial Hospital, and is Chair of the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida. Mrs. Dixon holds honorary doctorates from Cabrini and Widener University and is a trustee of the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital.
She and her late husband enhanced Cabrini students’ on-campus experiences through contributions for the George D. Widener Center, the Dixon House, the Dixon Center and the College’s tennis facilities.
Mr. Dixon also was deeply committed to the educational development of young people, serving as the founding chairman of the Board of Governors for the State System of Higher Education in Pennsylvania. He was a member of Temple University’s Board of Trustees (1970-83) and served as its chair for six years. Mr. Dixon also chaired the Widener University Board of Trustees and was a member of numerous other boards.
The Dixons have two children, George Widener Dixon and Ellin Dixon Miller, a Cabrini alumna, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
