The world is changing rapidly and so are the needs of the university. With tightened public resources for higher education, we can no longer rely on state appropriations if we are to compete successfully. In order to meet the expectations of students, faculty, alumni and the community, we must expand the level of private support to the university.

The new UT Martin Campus Fund has been created to provide loyal alumni the opportunity to make a gift that will provide immediate benefits for their alma mater. By making a gift to the new Campus Fund, you can empower campus leaders by providing flexible resources that can be used to address the university’s greatest needs as well as seize opportunities that strengthen our campus.

Alumni around the world received a special mailer to introduce the new fund. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request for assistance. Your gift will make a difference for UT Martin students and alumni and will help move us toward the goals we share for the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Donors of $1,000 or more to the Campus Fund will be recognized as charter members of the Alumni Leadership Society and will be recognized in the next issue of Campus Scene and on a plaque in the UT Martin Alumni Center. Charter member gifts must be received by Dec. 31, 2009.

All gifts to the Campus Fund will be allocated to the Alumni Center.