Naming Opportunities
Whether it is a breakthrough in clinical research or a scholarship that changes a
student’s life, every milestone begins with a partner who believes in what’s possible.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Strengthening the intellectual foundation of our colleges and departments.
- Naming a College ($10 Million+): Secure the long-term vitality of an entire academic discipline as a foundational benefactor.
- Deanship or Senior Leadership Position ($2 Million+): Provide the flexible resources a leader needs to elevate their school’s national profile.
- Naming a Department or School within a College ($1.5 Million+): Support the specialized academic units that define the USA experience.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITY & SUCCESS
Opening doors for the next generation of leaders and thinkers.
- Graduate Fellowship or Assistantship ($250,000+): Recruit the nation’s top master’s and doctoral candidates to drive innovation at South.
- Endowed Scholarship ($25,000+): Create a permanent pathway for a student to achieve their degree, removing financial barriers to excellence.
- Innovative Classroom ($25,000+): Power the future of learning with new technology and flexible, modern furniture to support collaborative discovery.
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY
Investing in the people and places where breakthroughs find a home.
- Endowed Chair ($2 Million+): Attract and retain world-renowned faculty who are at the pinnacle of their fields.
- Endowed Professorship ($1 Million+): Support the research and teaching of elite faculty members driving bold progress.
- Laboratory Room ($50,000+): Build the physical home for discovery, where faculty and students test the theories of tomorrow.
- Research Endowment ($100,000+): Provide the consistent funding necessary for long-term scholarly inquiry.
HEALTH, HEALING & HUMAN IMPACT
Deepening our commitment to excellence and community well-being.
- University-Wide or Cross-Disciplinary Center ($5 Million+): Launch a collaborative powerhouse that bridges disciplines to solve complex human challenges.
- Discipline-Specific Center ($1.5 Million+): Focus resources on a specific area of study or clinical care to accelerate outcomes.
- Endowed Program ($25,000+): Fund a unique initiative or outreach program that directly impacts the Gulf Coast.
The opportunities outlined above highlight examples from the University of South Alabama's naming categories. For a comprehensive list or to customize a gift to your specific philanthropic goals, please contact the Office of Development. Gift minimums may vary based on specific project scope.