Together We Will Enhance

World Class Faculty
Our professors and researchers define the university’s academic reputation. Their achievements in scholarly investigation and groundbreaking discoveries attract graduate students and additional award-winning faculty. Not surprisingly, they are sought out by others in the nation’s extremely competitive realms of higher education for their teaching prowess, innovative research, and scholarly leadership. Read More.

Graduates in STEM fields
We will further strengthen undergraduate and graduate interest and recruitment to STEM majors, readying students for fields flush with career opportunities and earning potential; developing creative outreach to K-12 students and teachers to substantially strengthen STEM education; and encouraging students from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in STEM fields. Read More.

Centers that Develop Solutions and Improve Lives
The University is ever evolving and growing to meet the demand for new academic programs. Establishing new and broadening current centers will fuel innovation across disciplines and attract students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our Centers use data to better understand social, health and economic challenges and opportunities. Learn about some of them: