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Honors College

Strengthening Our Foundation by Supporting Our Pillars


At The Honors College, we take pride in building a legacy of excellence that prepares our students to become the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.  CougsGive2025, we invite you to strengthen our foundation by supporting our pillars: Scholarship, Experiential Learning, Top-Rated Faculty, and Program Enhancements.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of CougsGive, and we are excited to surpass our previous giving totals and meet our challenges and matches. Your generosity today fuels our ability to provide students with the tools and experiences they need to thrive. Every gift, no matter the amount, directly impacts our students and strengthens our commitment to academic excellence.


How Your Gift Makes a Difference:

•    $5,000 – Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates

•    $1,000 – Honors College Scholarship

•    $500 – Study Abroad Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities

•    $250 – Participation in a National Conference for Faculty and Students

•    $100 – Research/Thesis Poster Creation

•    $25 – Creates a Philanthropic Community that pushes the Honors Mission


The Honors College’s most-used funds that directly support our core mission are listed below. However, any giving to The Honors College on CougsGive will be added to our totals. If you have a specific Honors giving interest or an endowment you support, all will be welcomed and appreciated.

  • Dean's Notable Achievement Fund
  • WSU Education Abroad Endowment 
  • Honors College Experiential Learning Fund  
  • Honors College Scholarship Fund 
  • Buckley Honors College Endowed Fund for Faculty Excellence
  • MESI fund in Honors
  • Medical Education Endowed Scholarship Fund in Honors  

As we continue striving to be one of the top Honors Colleges in the nation, your support today helps strengthen our foundation and expand our purpose. Together, we can provide unparalleled opportunities for our students. Thank you for investing in our future!


2
Match
$10,000 Match for the WSU Honors College
Go Cougs! Goal Matched! We deeply appreciate your contribution! BIG Thank you to all of our generous Honors College donors!
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
$40,000
$40,000 Challenge for the WSU Honors College
Go Cougs! Goal Matched! We deeply appreciate your contribution! BIG thanks to all of our generous Honors College donors!
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$3,000
The Flanagan '04 $3,000 Challenge for the Notable Achievement Fund
Go Cougs! Goal Matched! We deeply appreciate your contribution! Special Thanks to Rebecca '04 and Andrew '04 Flanagan!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Campus, College, and Program Dollars Leaderboard
Which campus, college, or program will raise the most dollars during #CougsGive?
Rank Campus, College, Program Raised
1 College of Veterinary Medicine $66,200.00
2 Cougar Athletic Fund $32,540.00
3 Carson College of Business $27,640.00
4 College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences $17,320.00
5 College of Education $17,210.00
Ended
2
Match
Ross Cook '01 Honors College Study Abroad $1,500 Match
Match Met! BIG thanks to all of our supporters, and a special thank you to Ross Cook '01!
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
$25,000
BONUS $25,000 Challenge for the WSU Honors College
Go Cougs! Goal Matched! We deeply appreciate your contribution! BIG thanks to all of our generous Honor College donors!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Peter Rothschild '70 $2,000 Challenge for "Can Do" in the Honors College
Go Cougs! Thanks to all who gave, and BIG thanks to Peter Rothschild '70!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Campus, College, and Program Gifts Leaderboard
Which campus, college, or program will receive the most gifts during #CougsGive?
Rank Campus, College, Program Gifts
1 College of Veterinary Medicine 211
2 WSU Alumni Association 167
3 Cougar Athletic Fund 156
4 College of Arts and Sciences 98
5 Carson College of Business 96
Ended
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