Why was Murray Edwards College chosen as the new name?
A. The College had always (from its Foundation) intended to change the name when a foundation endowment was received. Ros and Steve Edwards expressed a preference to commemorate Dame Rosemary’s tireless and inspiring work for the College in the name. The College also wished to recognise the extraordinary philanthropy which this donation represents, and include Edwards in the name. So the name Murray Edwards follows the Cambridge tradition of acknowledging benefactors when choosing college names. Dame Rosemary was delighted by the new name and pleased that her ambitions for the College had been fulfilled.
