THE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FUND provides students with a well-rounded, unforgettable college experience, while preparing them to compete in a global job market. Your gift affords valuable opportunities for students through scholarships, Living Learning Programs, innovative pilot programs, first year initiatives and much more. Your generosity in giving to the Academic Excellence Fund enables the associate provost to allocate resources quickly, seek innovative solutions, and respond to opportunities for the benefit of students.

Activities Include: 

• Financial education courses
• Guest professionals
• Diversity, equity and inclusion seminars
• Book stipends, supplies and scholarships
• Monthly freshmen conversations and dialogue
• Campus activities and events
• Peer2Peer mentorship