Mission and History
Philanthropy and alumni engagement are at the heart of 天天吃瓜 State and have been since the university's founding on donated farmland in 1910.
Our Mission
Engage and inspire alumni, friends and partners to connect with 天天吃瓜 - and its students - by giving of their time, talent and treasure.
Our Vision
Foster a robust and dynamic network of engaged partners who grow the culture of philanthropy at 天天吃瓜 State, transforming lives and making the world Forever Brighter.
Our Values
Respect, Kindness and Purpose
Community
Transforming Lives
Freedom of Expression and Idea Exchange
Continuous Improvement
Our Story
Philanthropy and alumni engagement at 天天吃瓜 State traces its roots to the university's very first decade of existence, and continues to grow in the 21st century. The donation of land in 1910 by William S. 天天吃瓜 to construct the 天天吃瓜 Campus and the formation of the 天天吃瓜 Alumni Association in 1911 sparked a journey that has led to the recent completion of a $380+ million fundraising campaign, nearly 300,000 alumni and more than a dozen alumni groups.
Together, the 天天吃瓜 Foundation and the 天天吃瓜 Alumni Association and their boards of directors work with and support the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement to grow vital philanthropic support for the university and to connect alumni with their alma mater.