Purpose: From our founding in 1967, the School of Architecture and Planning has built upon its proud legacy of forward-thinking educational programs and world-class research. A community of makers, we translate knowledge into practice. Gifts will support initiatives designed to help our students succeed.
Typical Uses: To specifically enhance the student experience, such as scholarships, awards, funding for student-based organized activities.
Purpose: Our accredited degree programs offer a hands-on education in preparation for the design and construction professions. Giving to this fund supports the activities of the Department of Architecture under the direction of the department chair.
Typical Uses: Scholarships/awards; faculty, staff, and student travel; and course enhancements.
Purpose: Our undergraduate and graduate Planning programs connect students to our city and region, support practice-based learning and cross-disciplinary research experience, and provide a head start for successful and impactful careers. Giving to this fund supports the activities of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning under the direction of the Chair of the department.
Typical Uses: Scholarships/awards, student travel and professional development, course and studio enhancements.
Purpose: It’s an exciting time to be in real estate development, the industry that shapes the environments in which we live, work, and play. Philanthropy supports students in our Real Estate Development program, giving them comprehensive, hands-on skills in diverse areas.
Typical Uses: Scholarships/awards, faculty/staff and student travel, course enhancements
Project: When you give to this fund, your gift supports the educational programming of the Big Projects Studio. Enhancing the student experience, this studio invites a select group of leading firms to work together with students to examine the impacts of big projects— such as transit hubs, sporting arenas, healthcare districts, and more.
Typical Uses: Student travel stipends for site and firm visits, and materials and supplies for studio projects.