Endowments

Endowments are critical to the long-term stability of the School because they provide a perpetual source of income that is not subject to political and enrollment fluctuations. A gift to an endowment is an especially meaningful contribution for alumni: no other investment in the School is likely to yield longer-term results. Learn more about endowments and giving opportunities.

  • Nelda E. Alger
    To support scholarships for undergraduate Biology students.
  • Derek Karl Branch Memorial Fund
    To support undergradute instructors.
  • Emma J. Cole
    Supports an annual graduate student fellowship for the study of Botany.
  • Priscilla H. Connell
    For the enrichment of the faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the Department of Biology.
    View former Priscilla Connell Memorial Speakers and Topics. [link to a new event channel "Connell lecture series"]
  • Edwin H. Edwards
    To support the creation and maintenance of one or more biology scholarships.
  • Edie Goldenberg
    For the general support of the growth and vitality of the Biology Department.
  • Zella Mae Marshall
    For the growth and development of biological science research.
  • F.C. & Susan Eastman Newcombe
    Support to employ researchers in the area of plant physiology.
  • Peter Olaus Okkelberg
    To create a scholarship fund for outstanding graduate students in Anatomy, Cytology and Embryology as it relates to Zoology.
  • Elizabeth Youngman
    To provide financial assistance to graduate students studying plant molecular biology.