The Terry Annual Fund is vitally important to the future of the Terry College of Business. As state appropriations to higher education continue to shrink, gifts to the Terry Annual Fund can be used immediately to help bridge the gap and move integral programs forward. The Annual Fund provides additional dollars to ensure every Terry student receives a superior education by providing the resources and experiences that separate Terry students from the competition.

Annual dollars help fund the tools the Terry College uses to create viable job candidates through distributing thousands of student resume books to organizations throughout the year, sharpening the expertise of Terry faculty and sending students to professional meetings, as well as real world experiences. These are just a few concrete examples of your annual dollars at work.

Why is alumni giving so important?

When Terry graduates give back to their alma mater, it shows how proud they are of their program and this loyalty translates into even better opportunities for the college. In fact, Terry's alumni giving percentage is a factor in determining our ranking in national publications, increasing the value of your degree. This in turn helps us recruit quality students and plays an important role in securing grant money from various corporations and foundations. As you can see, EVERY gift is important, regardless of its size.

How does my annual gift help the college?

Terry Annual Fund dollars enable the college to attract and retain outstanding faculty dedicated to leading the pursuit of excellence in educational and personal development, moving the Terry College of Business towards sustainable, national prominence.

The Terry Annual Fund provides a competitive edge in enabling the college to attract the best and brightest students through scholarships and unique learning resources, further moving the college towards the top of national rankings. These learning experiences include student activities, new technologies and many other areas so students continue to enjoy “the Terry experience” so many alumni remember.

By uniting alumni, faculty, staff, friends and parents annual fund gifts make an immediate impact by supplementing day to day operating expenses and providing consistent funds for future planning.