When you invest in ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ. 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.

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

Alumni, friends, parents, employees, and students who stay connected to ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ to grow and to flourish.

Why We Support ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ

Some give to ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ.

Where We Need Your Help

ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ. 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 ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ donor and tell them what their generosity means to you and our students.

Retired ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ Administrator Gifts Funds to Support Student Success Initiative

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

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

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

Retired ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ Food and Nutrition Professor Establishes Scholarship

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

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

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