Thankful For Donors Day (previously Tuition Freedom Day) is the day to say “thank you” to the more than 7,000 generous donors that help support UP each year. The many donations that come from alumni, parents, and friends help fund nearly everything on campus—scholarships, dorms, classrooms, the Beauchamp Center, and even the bustling Pilot House […]
Development
#GivingTuesday Marks Largest Day of Giving in UP History
Last Tuesday, the Office of Development launched the University’s first Giving Tuesday. In just 24 hours, 258 gifts were raised totaling $56,506 in support. This tremendous show of support marks the largest number of gifts made in one day in University history. This achievement was largely influenced by the investment in our new online giving […]
Giving Tuesday: Let’s Raise 100 New Gifts for UP
On Tuesday, November 29, Pilots near and far will come together to celebrate Giving Tuesday for the first time at UP, according to Amy Eaton, development. For this day, our goal will be to raise 100 new gifts within a 24-hour period. When we reach the 100 gifts, a $10,000 gift from a generous parent […]
Gratitude Sure Feels Great!
The development office would like to thank everyone for their help on the 5th Annual Thankful For Donors Day on Wednesday, March 23. A few highlights from this year: 600 grateful Pilots wrote a note within the first 30 minutes of the event A photographer captured some great moments. See them at this link All […]
Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign Wraps Up Friday, Dec. 11
November 4 marked the beginning of UP’s annual Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign, running to Friday, December 11. During this time, the development office asks employees to make their annual gifts and pledge their support to the University. Last year, over 300 employees raised $148,000 for student scholarships, building projects like the Beauchamp Recreation and […]
UPtogether Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign, Nov. 4-Dec. 11
Last week marked the beginning of UP’s annual Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign, running from November 4 to December 11. During this time, the development office asks employees to make their annual gifts and pledge their support to the University. Last year, over 300 employees raised $148,000 for student scholarships, building projects like the Beauchamp […]
New Hire In Development Office
Linda Miles has accepted a position with the development office’s annual giving team as manager of annual fund marketing, according to Bryce Strang, development. She will manage UP’s extensive direct mail and electronic outreach programs as well as work on opportunities for crowdfunding. She will work closely with members of the annual giving team and […]
Melissa’s New Ventures
The development office has announced the resignation of Melissa Harteloo, who has accepted a position with the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Her final day at UP will be Wednesday, September 2. Harteloo’s career at UP included positions as annual giving officer for UP athletics, managing Pilot Club membership and hospitality events, and playing a key role […]
$100,000 Becic Gift Funds New Professorship
The University has received a $100,000 gift from alumnus John Becic, who graduated in 1952 with a degree in accounting. With his gift, the University has established the John Becic Distinguished Professorship in Accounting within the Pamplin School of Business. Accounting professor Ellen Lippman has been appointed the inaugural holder of the new professorship. In […]
$75,000 Cebula Family Gift
The University has received a $75,000 gift from Elizabeth Cebula, whose family has long and supportive ties to UP. Cebula’s gift will help fund the Entrepreneur Scholars Program and the Pamplin School of Business Dean’s Leadership Initiative. Elizabeth Cebula was married to the late Leonard Cebula ’53, ’75, a 1949 graduate of Columbia Prep (pictured) […]