ACADEMIC PROGRAM & FACULTY SUPPORT

Enhance academic offerings through direct support of academic programs, research and public service.

	ENDOWED CHAIR An Endowed Chair helps West Virginia State University attract a distinguished professoror research scientist to enrich the intellectual climate and prestige of the University while creating outstanding research and scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. An Endowed Chair can be created with a minimum contribution of $2 million.
	ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP An Endowed Professorship supports a mid-career professor or scientist to make significant contributions through research, teaching and service to his or her profession.An Endowed Professorship can be created with a minimum contribution of $1.5 million.
	ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND RESEARCH SUPPORT Enhance an existing program or help launch a new program at West Virginia State University. Gifts accepted at all levels. A named fund may be established for a minimum contribution of $5,000 per year.
	PUBLIC SERVICE Contribute to the economy and quality of life of the region through support of outreach programs in agriculture and natural resources, community and economic development, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Gifts accepted at all levels. A named fund may be established for a minimum contribution of $5,000 per year.