Thank you for helping us build momentum. We’re grateful for your support of the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Service.
Your gift to the Excellence Fund strengthens our academic programs, sparks bold new ideas, and opens doors for students, faculty, and staff to thrive. Thanks to your commitment, we’re not just moving forward, we’re gaining momentum. We’re advancing education, accelerating research, and enriching our community with purpose and energy.
Your belief in our mission keeps us going. You’re a vital part of the progress we’re making, and we’re excited to share a few highlights from the past year that reflect the impact of your support. There’s so much more ahead, and we look forward to keeping you connected to the incredible work you’re helping make possible.
With heartfelt appreciation,
GO COUGS!
- Student Teams. Through the Philosophy Excellence Endowment, PPPA was able to send a dozen students to compete in the collegiate Ethics Bowl where they were able to hone their critical thinking and public speaking skills.
- PPPA Special Events. Our Excellence Funds supported the visit of a Fulbright scholar who is an international expert on gender equality and prison reform, a lunch gathering for new graduate students, a retirement celebration for Professor Steven Stehr, and our annual awards ceremony. The academic and social gatherings are essential for creating community and collaboration among our students.
- Graduate Student Professionalization. Our Excellence Funds allowed several political science graduate students to present their research at the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association meeting in Tacoma and provided an opportunity for a student to be a summer research assistant. These opportunities will give students leg up on the academic job market.