Our college shapes the future of health & education through classroom and experiential learning, student success initiatives, innovative research, and enrichment programs. Our work in the College of Human Sciences & Education is made possible through investments from generous alumni and friends. Every gift to the college—no matter the size—makes a difference in the lives of our students, fuels the work of faculty and staff, and contributes to the well-being of our state, region, and beyond.
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Your gift can have a generational impact on our students. From scholarships and state-of-the-art facilities to strategic partnerships and innovative research, your gift can shape the opportunity our college has to meaningfully impact our state and prepare our students to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Thank you for considering a gift to the College of Human Sciences & Education. The most common giving options are outlined below. If you have questions or would like to discuss options in-depth, reach out to our advancement team. These professionals work one-on-one with donors to ensure each gift meets their goals and passions.
Cash gifts enable the college to address immediate needs, provide scholarships, and maintain our outstanding programs. Donors who opt to make recurring gifts provide continual cash flow for the college.
To make an online gift, use the link below to process your gift using the major credit card of your choice.
To make a gift by completing our donor form and mailing your payment to the address listed below.
LSU Foundation
3796 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
An endowed fund is a perpetual source of support for a meaningful purpose. The principal is invested, and only a portion of the earnings is spent annually. This is a great way to create a lasting legacy.
Enjoy tax benefits while supporting the College of Human Sciences & Education. You may transfer shares of appreciated securities electronically to the LSU Foundation for the college's benefit.
Leverage your generosity through challenge gifts, corporate matches, and technology tax credit. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Review the list to see if your company has a matching gift policy.
If you are an LSU employee on the flagship campus, you can make a one-time or recurring gift via payroll deduction.
Find a charitable plan that will extend your legacy at LSU.
POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS
Our partnership with Ochsner Health established the Ochsner Wellness Center within the Huey P. Long Field House. The new center is part of a $29 million renovation funded in partnership with the State of Louisiana through capital outlay funding and through philanthropic gifts from individuals and industry leaders like Ochsner.
FUELING RESEARCH
LSU alumna Diane Goyette and husband Henry of Houston, Texas, have made a $5 million gift to benefit the LSU Early Childhood Education Institute. The institute’s work targets the education and care of children from birth through age three, a pivotal timeframe for establishing a strong educational foundation to ultimately narrow the achievement gap and increase cognitive development.
Philanthropic gifts to the College of Human Sciences & Education are made through the LSU Foundation. The mission of the LSU Foundation is to cultivate and invest in philanthropic partnerships to advance LSU's academic priorities. The LSU Foundation encourages and receives philanthropic gifts and bequests, including both restricted and unrestricted gifts. The foundation also manages the investment of endowed funds and other private assets.
Gifts to the foundation add a margin of excellence over and above the appropriate level of state support and are not intended to replace state funds. Most important, behind every gift to the LSU Foundation is an individual or organization determined to advance the quality of education.
