When you invest in ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ students, everyone benefits.

While citizens who have a post-secondary education fare better in society, society fares better with more college graduates, including those from ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ. A study by the College Board concluded that children of college graduates are better prepared for school, that college graduates volunteer more in their communities, and college graduates are more likely to participate in elections.

ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ takes that responsibility seriously, and we know we can't do it without you!

Alumni, friends, parents, employees, and students who stay connected to ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ already know this, and designate their charitable gifts to the university.

Your gift can change the future of a student and, in turn, change the world.

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Giving Societies

Benefactors who invest in ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ students understand that philanthropy opens the doors of opportunity for students—doors that otherwise may never be opened. Members of our giving societies partner with the university to build the foundation for student success. Their investments enable ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ to grow and to flourish.

Why We Support ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ

Some give to ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ out of pride for their alma mater. Others prefer to think of their philanthropic gift as an investment in society’s future. See what inspires alumni and friends to support ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ.

Where We Need Your Help

ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ needs your help in many ways, but we can narrow down the conversation to three basic areas: scholarships, capital improvements, and program enhancements.

Ways to Give

Everyone’s situation is different and, as a result, there are many different ways to give to ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ. You’ll find on this page forms, a calculation tool, and contact and matching gift information.

Your Gifts at Work

When you give, you’ll see an impact. Meet some of the students who directly benefit from your generosity.

News

Celebrate Donor Generosity During Thank a Donor Week

The ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ community is invited to celebrate donor generosity during Thank a Donor Week, February 24–28. You will have the opportunity to write a thank-you note to an ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ donor and tell them what their generosity means to you and our students.

Retired ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Administrator Gifts Funds to Support Student Success Initiative

Michele Norwood, a retired administrator from ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ who focused her nearly three-decades-long career fostering student success, has gifted $30,000 to ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ for its ongoing student success initiatives.

ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Graduate Establishes Scholarship to Support Research Experiences for Chemistry, Biochemistry Students

Thomas Baker ’05, a graduate of ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ’s Cook Honors College and the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, and his wife have committed $100,000 to ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ to establish a scholarship to support students in chemistry or biochemistry research programs.

Retired ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Food and Nutrition Professor Establishes Scholarship

Rita Johnson, who retired from ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ in 2019 after 36 years of teaching, has established a scholarship for students studying food and nutrition at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ.

ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Ambassadors Student Alumni Association Continues Support for ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Food Pantry and Help Center

In conjunction with ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday/Month of Giving initiative, ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Ambassadors donated $800 from the group’s Homecoming parade first-place float prize to the ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Food Pantry and Help Center.