Giving
No matter the size, your gift helps us fulfill our mission now and for generations to come. From opening doors to education for our students or supporting extension programs that uplift communities, your generosity will help shape our College’s future.
Ways to Support PSLA
Plant Science General Endowment Fund
Provides general support for programs within the Department of Plant Science, advancing teaching, research, and student opportunities.
William and Anne Dest Scholarship
Provides financial support to students enrolled in CAHNR who demonstrate a strong interest in turfgrass science and management.
Kristin and Richard Schwab Fund for Service Learning in the Landscape Architecture Program
Supports CAHNR’s Landscape Architecture Program, by funding faculty-led projects and student research that integrate service learning, community engagement, and applied design.
Prides Corner Farms Student Success Fund
Provides scholarship support for incoming or continuing graduate students enrolled in the CAHNR, with preference given to students pursuing a degree in Plant Science with a focus on horticulture.
“College tuition is expensive, especially for an out-of-state student like myself. Paying for college would have been a financial tightrope without the assistance of scholarships.”
– Gabriela Fonseca-Cordero ’24
Contact Our Development Team
Barbara Palmer
Director of Development
Phone: 959-995-2738
Email: bpalmer@foundation.uconn.edu
Erin McMahon ’16
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Phone: 860-576-0251
Email: emcmahon@foundation.uconn.edu