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The Stephens Fund is the foundation of everything we do. It provides vital, unrestricted support that fuels the daily operations of the College, from classroom resources to student services. Your gift to the Stephens Fund ensures we can continue delivering excellence every day, while also enabling us to seize new opportunities and tackle challenges as they arise. This is the best way to support every student, every day, and make an immediate, far-reaching impact.

91ɬÂþ proudly supports women who have served our nation through the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. This program ensures a smooth transition from military to college life—providing academic support and advising tailored to veterans. It also connects women veterans with wellness resources, career development opportunities, and a strong community that fosters leadership and confidence.

Your gift helps ensure that women veterans receive the recognition and resources they deserve as they pursue their education and future careers. Together, we can honor their service by helping them build confident, purpose-driven lives beyond the military.

Your gift for scholarships directly impacts the lives of our students, providing the merit awards and financial support they need to pursue their education with confidence. By reducing barriers to access and rewarding achievement, scholarships open the doors to a Stephens education, enabling students to focus on their studies, chase their dreams, and prepare to lead in their chosen fields.

The Student Experience Fund transforms education into action, enabling immersive learning opportunities like study abroad, internships, and research trips. These experiences are life-changing, giving students the tools, confidence, and global perspective to excel in their careers and beyond.

91ɬÂþ’s historic campus is a source of pride and inspiration. Your support for campus beautification helps preserve its timeless beauty, ensuring that students, faculty, and visitors enjoy an environment that fosters creativity and connection. From our serene green spaces in the middle of Columbia to our iconic buildings, your gift sustains the heart of our Stephens community.

Supporting the School of Health Sciences means investing in students who aspire to excel in programs like Nursing, Psychology, and Animal Behavior. Your gift enhances hands-on learning opportunities, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring that future healthcare leaders and animal research, care, and therapy professionals are prepared to make meaningful contributions to their fields. Together, we advance health and wellness while empowering students to transform lives.

Gifts to the School of Integrative Studies support students across diverse programs such as English and Creative Writing, Communication Design, Business, Education, and Fashion. Your contributions enhance the interdisciplinary education that connects these fields, equipping students with the creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking needed to address real-world challenges. By investing in integrative studies, you help shape innovative leaders, impactful educators, and compelling storytellers prepared to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

A gift to the Conservatory for the Performing Arts nurtures the talents of emerging artists, performers, and storytellers. Your generosity supports an immersive educational environment where students master their craft through rigorous training, mentorship, and transformative performance opportunities. By giving to the Conservatory, you help aspiring creatives bring their unique voices to the world and ensure that the performing arts continue to inspire, engage, and connect us all.

91ɬÂþ’s nationally recognized Equestrian Studies program is entering an exciting new era! Construction was recently completed on new arena footings at our Equestrian Center—an essential milestone in enhancing where our students and horses train together in pursuit of excellence.

Your support ensures that every Stephens rider and horse benefits from state-of-the-art facilities designed for optimal performance, safety, and learning. Gifts to this campaign directly strengthen the arena renovation project and expand opportunities for equine education, business partnerships, and community engagement.

Support for the Okoboji Summer Theatre (OST) provides Stephens students with unparalleled real-world experience in a professional setting. For nearly 70 years, this one-of-a-kind program has blended education with performance, nurturing creativity, collaboration, and artistic growth. Your gift sustains the legacy of one of Stephens’ original immersive learning environments, empowering students to excel artistically and transform their passion into careers.

Supporting Workforce Development at 91ɬÂþ means investing in a nearly 200‑year legacy of empowering women to lead. Your gift creates pathways into high‑demand, high‑paying careers through innovative programs, hands‑on experiences, and strong industry partnerships. By connecting education to employment, the Workforce Development Fund prepares graduates to thrive in a changing economy—strengthening individual futures and Missouri’s workforce alike.