$ 538,010 raised 1,453 gifts
College of Education and Human Services has raised $ 40,915 from 32 gifts!
College of Education and Human Services

Contributions to the College of Education and Human Services enable us to continue a tradition of excellence by ensuring that our students have the skills, knowledge, and experiences that will prepare them to be leaders in their profession and in their community. It also enables us to attract top-notch faculty and staff to teach our students, conduct research, and provide outreach services. 

Your gift to the College of Education and Human Services is an investment in the people who will do the work that matters most.

To choose where you'd like your gift to go to, click the "Give Now" button and select your desired fund designation.


Here are featured funds that could use your help:


The EHS Professional Excellence Fund 

Enables the College to provide exceptional learning experiences for students, including student support, academic and center program enhancements, experiential learning, and professional development opportunities.

College of Education and Human Services General Scholarship

A general scholarship fund available to all students in the College of Education and Human Services.  Funds are awarded to recipients on an annual basis.  Contributions to this fund enable the College to increase the quantity and value of scholarships awarded to deserving students each year.

Education and Human Services Dean’s Discretionary Fund

This fund supports the key initiatives of the Dean of the College.  Funds may be used at the Dean’s discretion to support faculty, research, academic departments or programs, innovative technologies, experiential learning, community partnerships, professional development, etc.  Support of this fund enables the Dean to drive the future of the College and to support the needs that move the College forward.

Dr. Joan Hornak Care Fund

Established in 2019 by Dr. Joan Hornak ’65, ’67, emeritus counseling professor (1978-2008). Income from the endowment will support a non-renewable emergency fund for undergraduate or graduate student(s) in the College of Education and Human Services who are faced with a sudden financial crisis that may jeopardize their ability to stay in school. Such emergencies may include but are not limited to: parental loss of job income; sudden family death that places an unexpected financial burden on the family; illness (student or family) that results in the loss of income; financial difficulties as the result of parental or student divorce; loss of educational materials as a result of a natural disaster, fire, theft, or more; unexpected shortfall in financial aid.  Emergency funds may be used for qualified educational expenses.

Thank you for participating!
Sep 22, 2025

We are grateful to alumni and friends who have participated in the CMU Giving Week Quest in support of our students. There’s still time to give a gift for CMU’s 133rd Anniversary! If you haven’t yet, consider making a gift to your favorite CMU scholarship or fund and help ignite the path for student success.

Only 333 more gifts needed to reach 1,333!
Sep 17, 2025

We’ve reached an incredible 1,000 gifts. Thank you so much, alumni and friends! We’re one more donor goal away from unlocking $1,333 for the Ignite Scholarship that helps first-generation students. A gift to any fund helps!

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1,333 Donor Challenge
Once we reach 1,333 donors, $1,333 goes to the Ignite Scholarship - For First Generation Students!
1,333 / 1,333 Gifts
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633 Donor Challenge
Once we reach 633 donors, $633 goes to the Student Emergency Fund!
633 / 633 Gifts
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First 100 Donors Prize!
Be one of the first 100 donors and receive a special CMU Giving Week glitter sticker!
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133rd Donor Prize
Legend says that the 133rd donor to travel on the CMU Giving Week Quest path will discover a special hoodie from the CMU Bookstore! Try your luck at grabbing the 133rd spot on the quest and the hoodie is yours!
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333 Donor Challenge
Once we reach 333 donors, $333 goes to the Students First General Scholarship Fund!
333 / 333 Gifts
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933 Donor Challenge
Once we reach 933 donors, $933 goes to the Finish Up Chips Scholarship!
933 / 933 Gifts
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