Center for Innovation & Change: This center gives students skills that transcend the résumé. The CIC is an incubator for projects, start-ups, and movements that requires resources to jump from the drawing board to reality. The campaign will support staffing, stipends, new business incubation, and outreach efforts by our students and faculty. The CIC offers courses and experiences designed to allow students to test their skills and make an impact by connecting the classroom and the real world. Multidisciplinary teams innovate and collaborate to create positive change for businesses, nonprofits, the community, and the world.

Harlaxton College and Study Away Programming Support: Your investment in Harlaxton and study away programming represents a powerful commitment to global education and transformative learning. These experiences expand students’ perspectives, deepen cultural understanding, and cultivate the confidence and adaptability that define engaged global citizens. Sustained philanthropic support ensures that Harlaxton remains vibrant and accessible, strengthening academic programming, enhancing the student experience, supporting faculty leadership abroad, and removing financial barriers so more students can participate. By supporting Harlaxton and study away, you are not simply funding travel, you are investing in life-changing experiences that shape character, broaden horizons, and prepare students to lead in an increasingly interconnected world.

Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic and the Be the Light Fund: Established through the generosity of philanthropic partners, the UE Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic serves as both a dynamic living classroom and a critically needed community resource. The Clinic provides hands-on clinical training for our doctoral students in clinical psychology, enriching their education through supervised, real-world experience. At the same time, it expands access to high-quality, affordable mental health services for individuals and families throughout our region. In this dual role, the Clinic strengthens student learning while helping address the growing mental health needs of our community.

In Fall 2025, the Be the Light Fund was created to provide annual operational support for the Clinic, ensuring its continued accessibility and impact. Additionally, the Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic Endowment was established to secure long-term sustainability, allowing the Clinic to serve future generations of students and community members alike. Through sustained philanthropic investment, the Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic stands as a powerful example of how generosity can advance education while transforming lives.

Engineering Student Project Support: At the University of Evansville, engineering education is hands-on and purpose-driven. Through student project support, philanthropy fuels the innovation and applied learning that define the UE engineering experience. Gifts designated for Engineering Student Project Support provide funding for senior design projects, competition teams, laboratory enhancements, prototype development, and specialized equipment. These resources allow students to move beyond theory - designing, building, and testing real solutions to real-world challenges. Project-based learning is where ideas take shape, confidence grows, and leadership skills are refined. Philanthropic investment ensures students have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed to compete, collaborate, and excel. By supporting Engineering Student Project Support, donors invest directly in the next generation of problem-solvers prepared to strengthen industries and communities.

Wheeler Concert Hall: Made possible through the generosity of philanthropic partners, Wheeler Concert Hall stands as a testament to what is achievable when a community invests in the arts and in student potential. This transformational space provides Conservatory of Music students and faculty with a state-of-the-art performance venue designed to elevate both artistry and learning. More than a hall, it is a living classroom, where rehearsals become masterclasses, performances become moments of discovery, and students refine their craft before live audiences. Wheeler Concert Hall also strengthens the University of Evansville’s role as a cultural hub for our region, welcoming community members to experience exceptional performances in an inspiring setting. Through philanthropy, Wheeler Concert Hall enhances the student experience, elevates academic excellence, and enriches the cultural life of our campus and community for generations to come.