At the College of Liberal Arts, we are educating a generation of leaders. Our emphasis on critical thinking and research prepares students for careers — and lives — that will require them to solve problems thoughtfully and communicate effectively.

Faculty members throughout the college have worked to create opportunities for our students to learn inside the classroom and beyond. Through seminar programs and internships, CLA students have a variety of options when it comes to building vital real-world experience. Our faculty members also continue to build on their own outstanding research, improving our campus and our city.

To fulfill our mission, we rely on the annual support of alumni and friends. Your gift — no matter the amount — can make a big difference at CLA.

Your gift can benefit a variety of areas at the college. Please consider supporting one of the following areas of particular need this year.

The College of Liberal Arts Annual Fund supports CLA’s greatest needs throughout the academic year.

The College of Liberal Arts Facility Improvement Fund supports building and infrastructure improvements at the college.

The College of Liberal Arts Faculty Support Fund provides funding for faculty research and participation in academic conferences and forums.

The College of Liberal Arts Graduate Fund for Excellence directly supports the college’s graduate students.

The College of Liberal Arts Student Assistance Fund offers support to students at the college who are at risk of discontinuing their education due to financial duress.

The College of Liberal Arts Study Abroad Fund directly supports students who might otherwise not have the opportunity to study outside of the United States.

New Scholarship to Support Graduate Students

The College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce the establishment of the Stephen Couvillion Scholarship. Founded by his friends and family, the scholarship honors Stephen’s memory and his passion for humanity. The scholarship will be awarded annually to outstanding students entering the graduate program in African American Studies. Preference will be given to those students who are returning to graduate study after an absence of at least five years.

New Fund to Support CLA Students

The College of Liberal Arts 57 Cent Fund honors the legacy of Temple University founder Russell Conwell and the dedication to education of one of his most determined students. In his moving sermon, “The History of Fifty-Seven Cents,” Conwell memorialized Hattie May Wiatt, a child whose dying contribution of 57 cents toward the building of a new Sunday school inspired thousands of dollars in subsequent donations and led to the eventual construction of the Baptist Temple. Our 57 Cent Fund carries on in the tradition of helping students maintain critical access to education. The fund directly supports students facing unforeseen and catastrophic life events.

To support this fund, click here. Select “College of Liberal Arts” from the first drop-down menu and enter “57 Cent Fund” in the “other” field.

Ways to Give

Give Online

Make your gift online today! When making your online gift, be sure to select College of Liberal Arts from the first drop-down menu. From there, you can select from the critical areas of need listed above. If you would like to support a specific department, simply type the department name in the “Other” field.

Give by Mail

Download our form and mail it to the address below. Please be sure to designate the College of Liberal Arts.

Temple University
Institutional Advancement
P.O. Box 827651
Philadelphia, PA 19182-7651

Give by Phone

Please call the CLA Development office at (215) 204-9153, where we will be happy to assist you.

Other Ways You Can Support the College

Please consider making a gift in any amount to CLA today. While gifts of securities and property transfers are gladly accepted, cash gifts, made by check or credit card, help the College now and qualify as a tax deduction. You also may choose to contribute in monthly deductions with a credit card payment.

To learn how to make these gifts, as well as to talk about planned giving, please call the Development office at 215-204-9153 today.

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