Where to Give | University Advancement

EMERGENCY STUDENT SUPPORT

Supporting this emergency student fund will allow for crucial and immediate action to be taken on returning students home, supporting new technology needs for online learning, basic necessities such as food and housing, and providing support for those whose wages have stopped due to U closures and restricted hours at centers and services across campus.

COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE

As our country and state grapple with the novel coronavirus and the disease resulting from it (COVID-19), University of Utah Health is upholding its commitment to keeping you and others safe. We are now engaged in a coordinated statewide response, mobilizing caregivers across our system and in partnership with agencies throughout the region.

CAMPUS ARTS & CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

The University is home to two iconic theatres, two extraordinary museums that serve as the state museums for fine art and natural history, children’s dance and theatre programs that delight and inspire families across Utah. The impact of closures threatens to be long lasting. Contributions to these organizations will be crucial to how we recover.

Hinckley Institute of Politics

The Hinckley Institute of Politics has opened doors to successful careers in the public and private sectors for more than 7,500 former interns and scholarship winners. Without your generosity we would not be able to continue providing these transformative opportunities. Learn More

General Scholarship Fund

For college students, scholarships have a huge impact. Scholarship assistance can support students who fall in the gap between high and low income levels — students who may not qualify for a need based scholarship and who do not meet the criteria for a merit based scholarship. Also once the student is a recipient of […]

President’s Special Opportunities Fund

Donate to this important fund for the unrestricted use of the president of the University of Utah. The president may support colleges in any number of ways such as providing scholarships or underwriting recruitment publications.

Tanner Dance Program

Virginia Tanner created the Tanner Dance Program in the 1940s, and today the program continues to nurture an appreciation of dance, music, literature, theatre and visual arts in a beautiful home, the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts and Education Complex. The program reaches over 40,000 children and adults throughout Utah each year through various programs and […]

Parent Fund

The Parent Fund provides unrestricted support for programs and initiatives that promote student success. Your gift joins you with a network of over 1,000 other parents and families who help ensure an excellent University of Utah education for a great value. Every gift counts!

Humanities

Humanities is the second largest college with seven departments and 16 programs and centers. Our college produces students who are outstanding writers, critical thinkers, problem-solvers, activists, business leaders, and 21st-century global citizens. Your contributions provide scholarships, seed new program development, and fund innovative research that keeps the college on the cutting-edge. Your support matters.

Red Butte Garden

Red Butte Garden, located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah, is the official arboretum of the state of Utah. Come explore over 100 acres of display gardens and natural hiking trails. Enjoy floral and art shows, world-class outdoor concerts, and award-winning horticultural-based educational classes.

Social Work

The College of Social Work educates the social workers of tomorrow to serve our local, national, and international communities. Through direct practice, advocacy, and research, our graduates strive to enhance human well-being, promote social and economic justice, and produce knowledge that guides social change.

KUER 90.1

KUER 90.1 is a public radio station that broadcasts from the U of U campus. The station provides a commercial-free mix of NPR, BBC and local news to thousands of listeners throughout Utah and beyond. KUER is intensely committed to building a community of world citizens through story and art, discussion and debate, sound and […]

Pharmacy

The College of Pharmacy at the U is committed to the highest level of work in the education of future pharmacists, research in the pharmaceutical sciences, and service to the institution, our community, and the profession. Through this commitment, we strive to advance health care related to optimal medication outcomes, and discover, develop and disseminate […]

Neuroscience Initiative

The Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Utah seeks to unify basic, translational, and clinical neuroscientists across campus to better understand the brain in disease and health, transforming that knowledge into innovative solutions for patient care.

Social and Behavioral Science

The College of Social and Behavioral Science is the largest college on campus and graduates 27% of all undergraduate students at the University of Utah. We gratefully acknowledges our alumni, corporate partners, foundations and friends whose generous contributions enrich the lives of our students and advance our college mission.

Architecture and Planning

The College of Architecture + Planning at the University of Utah is a community of award-winning and highly recognized set of faculty, entrepreneurial students and supportive staff which together create a creative community unlike any other. Structurally, the College is made up of the School of Architecture, the Department of City and Metropolitan Planning and […]

Education

The Mission of the College of Education is to create a learning environment that fosters discovery and dissemination of knowledge to promote learning, equitable access, and enhanced outcomes for all students. Through the integration of outstanding teaching, research and community outreach, the College investigates significant issues impacting education policy and practice, while preparing its students […]

Psychiatry

We are teachers, researchers and clinicians. We train future psychiatrists, explore new ideas, map genomes, develop innovative therapies, create new drugs, study spectacular brain images and pioneer new treatments all with the goal of advancing mental health care to give our patients healthier minds and better lives.

Athletics

The University of Utah Athletics Department strives to constantly compete at the highest level in collegiate athletics as an institution member of the Pac-12, “The Conference of Champions.” To succeed, development efforts continue to play a crucial role to assist our student-athletes and coaches in reaching their goals. Our donors assist in generously supporting talented […]

PBS Utah

PBS Utah (formerly KUED) is Utah’s premier PBS station, serving the entire state of Utah with exceptional content that informs, enriches, and inspires. As Utah’s best storyteller, PBS Utah produces award-winning programs exploring Utah’s history, culture, and landscape. PBS Utah engages Utahns through original online content and a variety of community service activities and events.

Pioneer Theater Company

Pioneer Theatre Company invites audiences to explore the breadth of what live theatre has to offer by producing stunning musicals, exciting new plays, and classic works. Every production is created in Utah for our audience, and features the combined talents of both local and nationally renowned actors and theatre professionals. As a professional theatre in […]

LGBT Resource Center

The LGBT Resource Center at the University of Utah provides education, information, support, and advocacy services to our campus community. Our educational, outreach, academic support services, and resources intended to: Affirm lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identities and lives by fostering a safe, inclusive, multicultural environment for the university’s LGBT community. Build linkages with other LGBT organizations […]

Mines and Earth Sciences

Engineers and scientists trained in the College of Mines and Earth Sciences have the unique opportunity to do more. Using ingenuity and creativity, they are able to solve difficult problems. From mineral resource demands of new technologies and energy to monitoring the impact of the Earth’s climate, our students are prepared to change the world.

Sustainability Office

The Sustainability Office coordinates sustainability education, research, outreach, and initiatives at the University of Utah. The Sustainability Office integrates sustainability principles into day-to-day activities, teaching and research, and facility upgrades. From supporting research on key issues such as water, air quality, and climate, to advocating for energy-efficient installations and facilities, to engaging the community in projects to improve our […]

Alumni Association

The University of Utah Alumni Association is dedicated to forging and preserving lifelong relationships with alumni, students and the community. We fulfill this mission by providing a variety of events, programs and services that keep alumni connected to the U and each other in meaningful, long-lasting ways.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion serves the entire university system and leads this work for the University. The division includes resource centers; offices; and associated student, faculty, and staff affinity groups across the entire University and UHealth systems. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for transformation towards diversity, equity, and inclusion as an embodiment […]

Chicano/a Scholarship Fund

A scholarship fund established in 1973 by Ateneo (Chicano Faculty and Staff Organization) and the Chicano Student Association to fund scholarships. Recipients shall be outstanding students at the University who have distinguished themselves through their academic achievement and community service. Recipients may be incoming freshmen, undergraduate, graduate or professional students. Eligible students are selected on […]

American Indian Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports American Indian students who are committed to working towards their educational goals and who demonstrate the ability to make positive changes in their community. The scholarship’s framework will create a lifecycle where students are recruited to participate in our Diversity Scholars Program, led through graduation and mentor as ambassadors to future students […]

Tanner Humanities Center

The Tanner Humanities Center promotes humanistic inquiry and exchange by supporting innovative scholarly projects and creating opportunities for interaction among scholars, students, and lifelong learners. Donations have funded faculty and student research fellowships, workshops for K-12 educators, a Mormon Studies Initiative, and lectures and other public programs that encourage engagement with the humanities on campus […]

J. Willard Marriott Library

Our top priority is to meet the ever-changing needs of students. From the Family Reading Room, 3D printing services, our dozens of classrooms and group study spaces, to the hundreds of students we employ, the Marriott Library is committed to student success. With tens of thousands of visitors every day, a gift to the library […]

Huntsman Cancer Institute

The Huntsman Cancer Institute and Huntsman Cancer Foundation gives a Reason to Hope to cancer patients and their families around the world and is dedicated to funding cancer research, cancer treatment and education programs, research and patient-care facilities, and to ensuring excellence in these endeavors through the development and prudent stewardship of private resources.

University Hospital

University Hospital provides life-saving critical and specialty care for residents and visitors of Utah and the Mountain West. From premature and low-birth weight infants to burn and trauma victims, the hospital is ready every moment of every day. Donations to the University Hospital Foundation help provide clinical and patient support services that otherwise wouldn’t be possible.

Women’s Resource Center

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) at the University of Utah serves as the central resource for educational and support services for women. Honoring the complexities of women’s identities, the WRC facilitates choices and changes through programs, counseling, and training grounded in a commitment to advance social justice and equality.

Office of Global Engagement

We believe that global learning is at the heart of the U’s future as a research and teaching university. Every student whether domestic or international, must have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to live, learn, and work in a global context and multicultural society. Every faculty member should be provided the opportunity to […]

University Neighborhood Partners

University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) is a department of the University of Utah founded in 2001 that seeks to combine resources from higher education and the west side communities of Salt Lake City for reciprocal learning, action, and benefit. By addressing systemic barriers to educational success, these collaborative partnerships foster increased access to higher education for […]

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts seeks to inspire critical dialogue and illuminate the role of art in our lives. As an art institution that serves both the university and statewide community, we strive to reach a broad audience through compelling exhibitions, education, and engagement.

David Eccles School of Business

Students at the David Eccles School of Business get a first-rate education in the classroom merged with real-world experience from student trips, internships, and company visits. Students can embrace innovation through unique experiences with programs such as Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, James Lee Sorenson Center for Global Impact Investing, and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, as […]

S.J. Quinney College of Law

The College of Law’s 100-100 initiative sets a firm goal of attaining 100% bar passage for first-time takers and 100% full-time professional employment for our new graduates. Your gifts to the 100-100 initiative will help support student scholarships, which keeps tuition and student debt at some of the lowest levels nationwide.

Health Sciences

Giving to University of Utah Health Sciences enables us to continue leading the charge in the transformation of health care at home and abroad. Each gift touches the people and projects we serve: every student, every patient, and every community member. Gifts to the Health Sciences may be earmarked for research, Health Science clinical departments and […]

Health

The College of Health provides clinical training, research, health and wellness services to improve health and quality of life of University faculty, staff, and students, as well as residents of the Salt Lake residents and beyond. Gifts to the College of Health go directly towards improving student education, faculty research, health and wellness promotion, disease prevention, […]

School of Medicine

The University of Utah School of Medicine combines excellence in teaching, research, and clinical expertise to train tomorrow’s physicians, physician assistants, medical technologists and health care researchers for the rapidly changing world of medicine. With a faculty of more than 1,000 physicians and researchers and 22 clinical and basic science departments, the School of Medicine […]

Natural History Museum of Utah

The Natural History Museum of Utah is proud to serve residents statewide as a center for the study of the natural world. Located in its landmark new home, the Rio Tinto Center, the Museum is trusted to care for more than 1.5 million objects including some of the most remarkable artifacts from Utah¹s past.

Honors

The Honors College is home to a community of intellectually curious, socially responsible students interested in engaging in a unique curriculum which offers a variety of opportunities to think critically, collaborate, and develop strong problem-solving skills applicable to any career or academic field.

Utah Presents

UtahPresents (formerly Kingsbury Hall Presents) brings live performances to the curious who want to experience artistic creativity pushed beyond the stage. UtahPresents ignites dialogue, explores issues and ideas, catalyzes innovation, and connects us. Creativity Connected. UtahPresents offers an eclectic season of performing artists at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus.

Biochemistry

A vigorous group of scientists and trainees dedicated to the expansion and transmission of knowledge about the biological world. Our particular focus is the characterization of macromolecules and biological processes at the molecular level. Research groups in the department address the structure of biological macromolecules, the mechanisms by which they function, and the possible applications […]

Science

The College of Science offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics and astronomy. We are committed to improving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Utah, from kindergarten through college. We also provide targeted academic and outreach programs for high school and college students, teachers, alumni, and the general public.

Bennion Center

Bennion Center – Your donation goes directly to student programs that foster lifelong service and civic participation by engaging the university with the greater community in action, change and learning. Your gift will make an immediate impact on student success by empowering students to engage their communities to improve health and quality of life.

Continuing Education

Continuing Education & Community Engagement provides unique pathways to and through higher education and inspires a love of learning through innovative, educational experiences for all ages and people. We connect the U campus with the local and global community by providing extraordinary personal and professional growth opportunities. We offer classes and programs for ages 2 to […]

Moran Eye Center

The John A. Moran Eye Center is a national leader in ophthalmology care, research, education, and outreach, and is the largest vision center between Michigan and the West Coast. Donations help us advance research to cure blinding eye diseases, care for low-income, underserved individuals in Utah and around the world, and to provide world-class ophthalmology […]

Nursing

The College of Nursing strives for excellence in education, research and clinical care. We are dedicated to preparing professional nurses who will provide the best care for patients — from birth to death — transform health care through research and teach the next generation of nurses for the state and the rest of the country.