Elevate the College of Arts and Letters

In the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), our educational mission is to foster an affinity for inquiry and expression, preparing students of all backgrounds for fulfilling careers and informed civic engagement. 

CAL is committed to a public-facing agenda through which all people can experience the arts and explore the humanities. Your support fuels hands-on learning, public scholarship, and community engagement, advancing academic excellence and empowering students to lead with purpose.

Where Passions Become Professions

The College of Arts and Letters is a home for curiosity, creativity, and critical inquiry. With your support, we’ll continue to prepare the next generation of creators, researchers, changemakers, and leaders. 

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Our Funding Priorities 

Dean’s Fund for Excellence 

This flexible fund allows the dean to support faculty and student initiatives that launch innovative and creative ideas. Whether bringing a new music festival to life or supporting international research conducted by students and faculty, your investment helps keep the College of Arts and Letters dynamic and future-focused.

The Finish Line Fund

Sometimes, even a minor hurdle can become a roadblock to success. The Finish Line Fund ensures that a sudden, unexpected expense doesn’t derail a dedicated student’s progress toward graduation. Your gift provides the critical support they need to overcome obstacles, complete their degree, and step confidently into the next chapter of their lives.

Ethics Bowl
The Ethics Bowl challenges students to tackle real-world ethical dilemmas through collaborative competition. Your gift helps provide resources for this transformative program, fostering skills that promote civic engagement and ethical awareness. 

Thank You for Your Support!

If you don’t see the fund you’d like to support above, click here to see a list of all College of Arts and Letters funds in the Fund Designation drop-down menu. 

Thank you for supporting the College of Arts and Letters. 

Your gift elevates future artists, historians, storytellers, leaders, and more. 


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