Educating well-rounded, talented, creative, entrepreneurial communicators of tomorrow requires private support. We must invest in our students, our faculty and our facilities to remain successful. By working together, we can ensure MSU students are first to access groundbreaking communication research conducted by the college's world-renowned faculty through friend and alumni giving. We invite you to explore the many ways to make a difference for today's students, faculty, and programs.
Annual Fund Priorities
The collective power of our alumni has sustained us over the years, and continues to propel us forward. Any contribution you make will ensure the future of ComArtSci Spartans. Your gifts allow us to expand programs, accommodate student interests and provide innovative programs.
Types of Giving
Thousands of alumni and friends choose to support the college-wide discretionary fund each year. Discretionary funds help sustain academic programs, faculty development, the college's information infrastructure and other current needs. The purpose of these discretionary funds is to help bridge the gap between appropriated funds and what is needed in order to provide the very best experience. They also help support innovative programs and special projects for students and faculty that otherwise could not be offered.
Our development team and major gift officers meet with alumni across the country to help match your passion and interest with our needs and priorities. We actively reach out to try and connect and also welcome you to reach out to us if you are interested in exploring an investment in ComArtSci.
Kristen McGrath, Senior Director of Development, works with alumni and donors in Western Michigan, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Matthew Jones, Associate Director of Development, works with alumni and donors in Eastern Michigan, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washingon, DC, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Many donors to the college designate their gifts to support our students and faculty in the form of endowed scholarships, fellowships and professorships. Donors may choose to support students financially by establishing an endowed fund which allows the donor the opportunity to name the fund and to identify the specific types of students they wish to support. Donors may also provide student support by contributing to an existing endowed fund or simply through a gift to the Dean's Strategic Initiatives Fund which provides financial support for ComArtSci students and programs of the greatest need as determined by the Dean.
Your Impact
Private support from alumni and friends has:
- Supported student success with funds for internships, emergencies and scholarships.
- Expanded student-focused programs such as, field experience and study abroad.
- Enabled ComArtSci to recruit the best and brightest candidates for advanced degrees.
- Assisted us in attracting and retaining the best communication faculty and researchers in the field.
How to Give
MSU's online gift processing system is easy, secure, and efficient.
Please make your check payable to “Michigan State University” and include the name of the fund you wish to support on the memo line of your check. If you need more detail about available funds, email brodehl1@msu.edu
Mail to:
MSU University Development
College of Communication Arts & Sciences Advancement Office
Spartan Way
535 Chestnut Rd., Suite 300
East Lansing, MI 48824
Questions About Giving?
Contact ComArtSci Senior Director of Development Kristen McGrath at mcgra103@msu.edu or 517-432-5672.