Exceptional Education
A ßÙßÇÂþ» education is built on the liberal arts traditions of inquiry and discovery. From this base, we have enhanced student experiences in first-year research, civic engagement, high-impact learning, and a focus on the critical issues of our times — from smart energy and sustainability to health care and human rights.
Your Opportunity
Your support is needed to ensure every student has a chance to experience deep learning, wellness, civic engagement and social responsibility. By investing in endowments, programs, and new opportunities, you are shaping the future of education.
| Equipment Funds (for classrooms and for teaching labs) | $250,000 |
| Summer Stipends (for faculty-led field school/research projects) | $250,000 |
| Pedagogical Innovation Grants | $100,000 |
| Community-engaged Teaching Supports and Incentives | $100,000 |
| Innovative Instruction Support Funds | $100,000 |
| Selected Capital Projects (e.g., Living Building, Welcome Center, new labs) | Varies |
| The ßÙßÇÂþ» Fund | Gifts of all amounts |
Your gifts to the EXCELERATE campaign support student discovery and experiences inside and outside the classroom. These programs transform students into leaders and collaborators and into the entrepreneurs or inventors capable of one day changing the world.
| First-Year Research Immersion / Source Project Grants | $250,000 |
| Education Abroad | $150,000 |
| Internships | $100,000 |
| Research Grants and Capstone Project Grants | $100,000 |
| Job Shadowing | $100,000 |
| Travel Grants | $100,000 |
| The ßÙßÇÂþ» Fund | Gifts of all amounts |