Developing Students Beyond the Classroom: The Whole U

$30 MILLION

The Powering Union campaign is facilitating intentional connections between what happens inside and outside the classroom, allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of their world and the role they play in shaping its future. From athletics and our evolving residential curriculum to career advising and wellness services, the campaign bolsters every student’s educational journey through deliberate and meaningful interactions guided by faculty and staff.

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Campaign priorities:

Program support for The U Journey residential curriculum
Endowed Class Dean positions
Program support to enhance the First-year Experience
Immersive and engaging experiences (internships, study away, summer research)
Endowed athletic coaching positions

The path to a legal career

"I participated in the Washington, D.C. term and worked on the Hill. I majored in political science and classics, said Shelby Cuomo '13, who credits Professor Bradley Hays for her decision to apply to law school."

Undergraduate research: An invaluable experience

"Conducting undergraduate research really helped me build the foundation of my science identity," said Jared Mondschein '14, who majored in chemistry. "It made me feel like I could be a part of the scientific community."

Preparing students in the geosciences for professional life

Elkanah A. "Ken" Babcock '63 has established a fund to help students in the geosciences prepare for "graduate study and careers where they make important contributions and offer solutions to global environmental challenges."

A gift towards a better perspective

"Anthropology in general, but my time in Alaska especially, taught me how to really listen to people and to figure out how to work with anyone – invaluable skills that have given me a great advantage in my career," observed Dan Gilbert '91.

"Higher education is at crossroads, times are challenging. But Union is striving to find solutions that better serve our communities, country and world.

As alumni, we must do our part to ensure that Union continues to be a leader. Our giving provides young people with the opportunity of a lifetime—the Union College experience."

- Dr. Kenya M. LeNoir Messer '90

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To make a gift or learn more about Powering Union, please contact Scott Rava, assistant vice president for principal gifts and campaign director.

807 Union Street, Abbe Hall, Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 388-6481 | ravas@union.edu