From Dean Mary Hubbard
Thanks to your financial support, the College of Science continues to be the top choice for students in the region seeking an academically rigorous, hands-on learning experience. Support from alumni, friends, companies and foundations is an essential catalyst for delivering an excellent and inspiring education. We are proud to share these accomplishments:
Academic Excellence:
The College of Science counts a Rhodes Scholar, a Marshall Scholar, nine Goldwater Scholars, four Goldwater Honorable Mention recipients, and four Governor's Scholars among our recent students.
Exceptional Teaching:
College of Science faculty members are recipients of the Carnegie Professor of the Year, the Governor's Medal for Science and Technology and Fulbright Scholar Awards. Three departments, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology and Physics, are recent recipients of USU's Teaching Excellence Award.
Postgraduate Success:
The College of Science's strong mentoring of students in pre-professional programs results in medical, dental and graduate school acceptance rates consistently above national averages among our graduates.
“Support from alumni, friends, companies and foundations is an essential catalyst for delivering an excellent and inspiring education.”
Thank you to alumni, friends, foundations and corporations that have brought us to a critical point in the campaign. Your continued support will help secure our tradition of a providing a challenging and student-focused education. If you are considering a gift, please contact us to discuss how we can help you make a difference for students and faculty at Utah State University.
Mary S. Hubbard,
Dean, College of Science
College Campaign Goals: $10 Million
Annual Fund
Your support at any level immediately benefits students and faculty. Ways your support can make an immediate difference:
| Summer research award | $2,500 |
| Outstanding scholar award | $1,000 |
| Greatest need or scholarship | Any amount |
Click here for ways to make a gift.
Endowments
Endowments represent a transforming and enduring investment in the lives of our students and the careers of our faculty. They can be funded over a period of up to three years or through a charitable trust or estate gift. Planned gifts may offer tax and income benefits for the donor. Please contact Chris Tallackson 435-797-3510 or chris.tallackson@usu.edu if you have any questions about planned gifts or endowments.
Faculty Excellence: Endowments support our most talented and inspiring teachers and help us attract and retain teachers who shape the lives of hundreds of students.
| President's Endowed Dean's Chair | $3,000,000 |
| President's Endowed Chair | $2,000,000 |
| Endowed Chair | $1,500,000 |
| Professorship | $1,000,000 |
| Faculty Fellow | $500,000 |
| Teaching Excellence | $100,000 |
Graduate Studies: Graduate students elevate the diversity and quality of research and learning across the college. Building our endowed fellowships is a critical aspect of our campaign effort.
| Graduate Fellowship | $250,000 |
| Summer Research Fellowship | $100,000 |
Undergraduate Scholarships: More than 70 percent of USU students work full or part time to fund their education. Your support helps motivated students focus on learning and realizing their academic potential.
| Distinguished Scholar | $100,000 |
| Discovery Scholar | $25,000 |
| Departmental Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Undergraduate Research Fellowships and Awards: Your support will match our most talented students with a faculty mentor to partner in hands-on research. Such opportunities position students to present at conferences, co-publish research and secure prestigious post-graduate fellowships.
| Undergraduate Research Fellowship | $100,000 |
| Undergraduate Research Award | $25,000 |
Foundation and Corporate Support
Many foundations and corporations support our students and faculty through grants, sponsored research, scholarships and matching gift programs. We are deeply grateful for this support and welcome your inquiries.
Please contact Chris Tallackson, Director of Development, with questions you may have about supporting the College of Science.
Email: chris.tallackson@usu.edu
Phone: (435) 797-3510
Thank you!