Charitable Gifts Sustain Tradition of Excellence
In order to continue our tradition of excellence, the University of Saint Mary depends on the generous support of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other friends. Whether it is providing scholarships to deserving students, building and renovating campus facilities, or funding outstanding academic programs, your gifts to the university are vital to our continued success.
Our Students
For many students, a college education simply would not be possible without financial aid. Throughout its history, the University of Saint Mary has had an unwavering commitment to serving capable students with financial needs. Today, the university provides $4 million a year in student scholarships. Many of those students are the first generation in their families to go to college.
Our Campus
Living on campus is an integral part of the college experience for many students.
The university is currently renovating its historic Berchmans Hall to house the first ever Saint Mary doctorate--the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Berchmans will become the hub of USM's burgeoning health care offerings.
To meet the growing demand for modern, on-campus housing, USM built a new residence hall that will provide apartment-style accommodations for 100 students. The $4.8 million dorm opened at the start of the fall 2009 semester.
Our Programs
In response to the nation’s
critical health care staffing shortages, USM is expanding its
health care programs. Specific areas of need include nursing,
physical therapy and healthcare informatics.
Contribute to other University of Saint Mary improvements or call (913) 758-6137 for information about named gift opportunities for larger gifts.
Ways to Give
- The annual fund supports annual student financial aid, general programs, faculty and staff salaries, building and grounds maintenance, and related annual expenditures.
- Endowed funds are invested with a portion of the earnings used annually in support of the university. An increased endowment gives greater financial stability to Saint Mary.
- Endowed named scholarships provide donors with an opportunity to establish a scholarship in a loved one's name. These are endowed with gifts of $10,000 or more, with the money placed in the endowment and the earnings used to fund an annual scholarship for a specific student.
- Memorials are opportunities to give a gift in memory of, or as a tribute to (e.g. birthdays, anniversaries) a loved one.
- The Saint Mary Legacy Society asks alumni and other friends to consider including a deferred gift to University of Saint Mary in their estate plan. Generally this involves including a bequest to Saint Mary in a will or trust. Other possibilities for deferred gifts include life insurance, gift annuities, and various trusts.
- A capital campaign is designed to significantly upgrade facilities and programs including major renovations and new buildings.
- USM-themed special gift meat packages offered by our donation partner Sambol Meats of Kansas City. Learn more.
Seasonal Appeals
- Alumni phonathon generates funds to meet the annual fund goal. The success of this appeal is critical to the annual budget.
- Scholarship Friends is designed to help meet the need for annual and endowed scholarship funds. An advisory board of alumni and friends oversees this appeal.
- Various special fundraising events supplement the appeal for annual funds and scholarships, including our annual gala, SpireFest.
For more information about the distinct benefits of any of these giving options contact the USM Alumni Office by phone at (913) 758-6137 or send
email to alumni@stmary.edu
or write:
c/o University of Saint Mary
Alumni Office
4100 South Fourth Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
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