Equip students to influence through academic excellence
YOU are key to more students accessing vibrant Christ-centered learning at GU. With a gift today, you fuel learning experiences that build skills and cultivate character traits that employers value. You prepare even more students to be the salt and light of the Gospel across all industries throughout the world.
OPEN MORE DOORS
We are committed to Christ-centered learning in all its forms, building students' skills and character, and helping them grow spiritually. RISE UP helps passionate students with diverse backgrounds and experiences make GU a reality through increased financial aid and scholarships.
How We Do It
- Establish endowments for engineering, science, nursing, music, business, pastoral formation, and more.
- Create opportunities for more students to integrate their faith with academic disciplines and serve in these fields.
- Partner with businesses to provide unique learning experiences and internships.
- Provide faculty with advanced training and instruction through our Center for Teaching and Learning.
INFLUENCE THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Makenna Hintz
Meet dedicated biology and chemistry major Makenna Hintz. She owes her educational journey to donors like you, who ensure a firm foundation of Christ-centered excellence in the sciences. She also serves as student body president.
Her heartfelt words resonate: "Thank you for contributing to and investing in my future.”
Blessed with Opportunities
I am beyond grateful for the experience here at GU.
Makenna Hintz
How We're Doing
From June 2019 to May 2023, alumni and friends of GU:
6,060
Scholarships Offered
$34,664,60
Total Scholarships
$1,526,000
Faculty Resources
We've Also
- Helped to secure additional professional accreditations for GU’s engineering, business, and teacher education programs.
- Funded $5,727,600 in endowments that support Christ-centered learning in the liberal arts.

UNIVERSITY PRIORITIES
Learn more about Greenville University priorities and how you can Rise Up!
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