The goals could be support for NMU's academic and research excellence, recognition for a beloved professor or friend, or an expression of personal interest in a particular discipline. Whatever the endowment's purpose, this form of gift keeps your beliefs, interests and values alive beyond your lifetime. Endowed program funds provide income for the development of academic programs in particular schools, departments or fields of study. Endowed chairs allow NMU to recruit outstanding, world-class faculty, giving them the opportunity to conduct research and teach without concerns about funding. Endowed research funds provide income to support the pursuit of new knowledge in a particular discipline.
Donors receive information about each student who is awarded their scholarship or fellowship.
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