UVU Launches Philanthropic Campaign With Largest Gift in

Orem, Utah, Oct. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Utah Valley University (UVU) unveiled today the university’s inaugural comprehensive fundraising campaign, EverGREEN. Its impact will transform higher education in Utah and beyond by expanding opportunities to help students achieve their educational goals.

As part of the campaign, the university announced its largest single gift in school history with a multi-year pledge totaling $28.5 million from Utah Community Credit Union. The overall goal is $350 million, with more than half of the total already raised.

“At UVU, we believe that everyone from all walks of life deserves the transformative benefits of a high-quality education,” said Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez, president of UVU. “We want to ensure that students who come to us develop a sense of belonging and experience UVU as ‘A Place for You.’”

“EverGREEN, UVU’s inaugural comprehensive campaign, will help us raise the funds needed to support students, enhance engaged learning opportunities, and ensure that all students leave UVU ready for the workforce and more confident to navigate life.” 

According to President Tuminez, the campaign will impact every area of campus, from academics and athletics to student life and engaged teaching and learning. She said, “EverGREEN is about legacy — legacy that will ennoble and empower individuals, families, and society for many, many decades to come.”

As an integrated university and community college, UVU’s mission is to educate every student for success in work and life through excellence in engaged teaching, services, and scholarship. As UVU celebrates 81 years of innovation, the university is committed to securing the necessary resources to uphold student success and advance the vision of the university.

EverGREEN will help to establish a foundation for ongoing growth and future needs. The campaign will also ensure that the university can provide exceptional care, exceptional…