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Specific Giving Opportunities

I. Dean´s Fund: Unrestricted giving for where the need is greatest. Annual Contribution Levels:
  • Pillar: $2500 or more
  • Cornerstone: $1000-$2499 (Qualifies for President's Club Membership)
  • Dean's Club: $500-$999
  • Inventor's Circle: $250-$499
  • Graduate School Patron: $100-$249

II. Permanent Dean's Club Member III. Faculty
  • Distinguished Mentor Awards: $1,000 annual award, endowed at $25,000 each
IV. Student Support
  • Naming opportunity for the Graduate School: $10 to $12M
  • Distinguished Dissertation awards: $1,000 annual award to 15 students, minimum endowment for each award $25,000
  • NAMED FELLOWSHIP: A fellowship recognizes outstanding graduate students and allows them to concentrate on a course of study or research. Fellowships are not to be used as payment for teaching, research, or service.

    • A minimum endowment of $1 million
      Minimum four-year commitment of $160,000 ($40,000 annually)
      Minimum annual commitment of $40,000

  • NAMED GRADUATE SCHOLAR: A graduate scholar fund provides annual support for graduate students pursuing a course of study or research. Funds are to be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment. The scholar funds will be administered in accordance with department, school, and University policies.


    • A minimum endowment of $25,000
      Minimum four-year commitment of $4,000 ($1,000 annually)
      Minimum annual commitment of $1,000
 
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