Make A Meaningful Impact
Your gift of support will shape the future of the College of Arts and Sciences in profound ways. Together, we will impact student success and foster a culture of innovation that spans the breadth of human knowledge — from the arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences. Your generosity will serve to empower students and faculty alike, broadening their horizons and equipping them to build a brighter tomorrow for generations to come.
Our priorities
Dean’s Leadership Fund
The Dean's Leadership Fund provides flexible resources to bolster the college's operational agility, meet unforeseen needs for students and uphold our commitment to maintaining high-impact educational opportunities across a wide array of departments, programs and centers. Donors to the Dean's Leadership Fund become members of the Dean's Leadership Circle and join a group committed to academic excellence and a liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
The Robert and Darci O’Connell Endowment for the Arts
Bob O’Connell ’82, an art collector and insurance specialist in fine arts, and his wife Darci have established the Robert E. and Darci M. O’Connell Endowment for the Arts at USD. Since 2019, the endowment supports two College of Arts and Sciences students each year — enabling them to travel, conduct museum research and build important creative networks as they develop their artistic careers.
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Give to the Heart of USD
To learn more about how you can make a meaningful impact, please contact:
Keely Gaeta
Development Manager
College of Arts and Sciences
keelygaeta@sandiego.edu