Needs
• Expand scholarship opportunities that make higher education possible for promising students facing financial barriers
• Fund paid internships that allow students to gain valuable work experience without choosing between career preparation and paying rent
• Help students stay focused on their studies by covering essential expenses like textbooks, course materials, and emergency financial assistance — costs that derail a student's education
• Ensure students have reliable access to healthy food, crisis assistance, and housing security, allowing them to thrive both in and out of the classroom
• Fund undergraduate research projects where students work directly with faculty mentors
• Expand experiential learning and creative activity opportunities, including study abroad, paid internships, student competitions, career support, and more
• To foster a campus culture where every Hornet feels a profound sense of belonging — being appreciated for their unique contributions, connected to colleagues, supported in daily work and career development, and proud of our institutional values
• Enhance career readiness to ensure all Hornets can become who they are meant to be