Giving Campaign: Uncommon Will.
Far Better World.
In March 2025, Michigan State University launched an ambitious $4 billion multiyear comprehensive fundraising campaign to accelerate discoveries that address society’s greatest challenges and prepare Spartans to advance impact for the common good using their uncommon will.
The Uncommon Will, Far Better World campaign will equip Spartans with the resources, experiences and knowledge to address the world’s greatest challenges, solidify MSU as a talent activator for the state of Michigan and beyond, and create a thriving society.
College of Arts & Letters Fundraising Goal
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$55M
$18.47 Million dollars raised - Thank you to all our donors!
“Every scholarship is a promise, a belief that talent and determination should never be limited by financial means. Your gift makes that promise real. It doesn’t just fund an education; it affirms a student’s potential and lights the way for a future they may have never imagined possible. Together, we are cultivating a more just, creative, and compassionate world.”
Dean Thomas Stubblefield College of Arts & Letters
College Giving Priorities & Goals
The College of Arts & Letters aims to address significant challenges facing students and faculty by equipping changemakers with creativity and critical thinking to tackle complex global issues such as environmental sustainability, social equity, economic development, and public health.
Our college goal is to raise $55 million between now and 2032.
Enhancing the Student Experience Through Innovative Programs
Empowering students to lead and innovate: A focus on preparing students for 21st-century careers and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Goal: $10 million
At the College of Arts & Letters, we believe every student should have the opportunity to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. Through inclusive, forward-thinking programs, we empower Spartans to lead with imagination, compassion, and bold ideas that shape our communities and our world.
Your support creates opportunities and impact by enriching students’ experiences both inside and beyond the classroom.
Your support helps fund:
- Scholarships and bridge programs for college success.
- Inclusive communities and accessible resources.
- Hands-on learning, education abroad, and research experiences.
Transforming Lives Through Scholarships and Fellowships
Transforming lives through access and opportunity: A focus on supporting access and opportunity while fostering inclusion, community impact, and the future of the arts and humanities.
Goal: $20 million
Scholarships and grants at the College of Arts & Letters provide more than financial aid. They are a powerful affirmation of student potential. Your investment opens doors for talented individuals to pursue their dreams, share their voices, and lead with confidence in a changing world.
Your support expands access, removes barriers, and provides critical pathways to success for students from all backgrounds.
Your support helps fund:
- Undergraduate scholarships that expand opportunities.
- Fellowships and internships that prepare students for careers.
- Graduate assistantships that support the next generation of scholars.
Recruiting and Retaining World-Class Faculty
Inspiring innovation and impact: A focus on attracting top scholars and innovators to strengthen MSU’s academic leadership and transformative research.
Goal: $15 million
Faculty at the College of Arts & Letters are more than educators, they are scholars, researchers, mentors, and innovators who shape the student experience and advance conversations that shape the world. From philosophy and linguistics to ethics and digital humanities, their work drives impact far beyond the classroom.
Your support helps us attract and retain world-class faculty whose research, teaching, and engagement inspire the next generation of changemakers.
Your support helps fund:
- Endowed professorships that ensure national and international leadership.
- Faculty research that advances interdisciplinary innovation.
- Inclusive hiring initiatives that reflect the diverse disciplines and expertise of our community of scholars.
- Public-facing and community-based projects that connect ideas to action.
Fostering Community Engagement
Driving meaningful change through community engagement: A focus on fostering innovation and human-centered solutions that transform lives.
Goal: $10 million
At the College of Arts & Letters, learning is deeply connected to community. Our students and faculty co-create solutions that promote justice, healing, and understanding through our partnerships with nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and cultural institutions.
Your support strengthens these collaborations and empowers Spartans to create change using the arts, storytelling, and human-centered scholarship.
Your support helps fund:
- Leadership training for non-profit careers across industries.
- Arts and wellness programs in clinical and community settings.
- Applied theatre and storytelling initiatives that spark dialogue and action.
- Inclusive partnerships that elevate diverse voices.
Reimagining Creative Spaces
Inspiring creativity and innovation: A focus on investing in visionary spaces to shape the future of the arts as a catalyst for connection, discovery, and lasting impact.
Goal: TBD
Creative expression thrives in spaces that are designed for exploration, collaboration, and innovation. Your gift helps imagine new spaces and transform facilities like Kresge Art Center and the MSU Auditorium. This ensures our students and faculty have the environments they need to imagine and boldly create meaningful work.
Your support helps build the future of arts education by bringing our physical spaces in line with our creative vision.
Your support helps fund:
- Renovations to Kresge Art Center for next-generation art-making.
- Upgrades to Fairchild Theatre in the MSU Auditorium supporting performance and accessibility spaces.
- Technology additions to spaces for digital storytelling and design innovations.
- Additions to and the preservation of public art, including the Charles Pollock murals in the MSU Auditorium.
College of Arts & Letters
Advancement & Alumni Engagement Office
479 W. Circle Drive
Linton Hall, Suite 300
East Lansing, MI 48824-1044