Transformational Generosity

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The Stevens community came together to make 2024-25 a record-breaking year, contributing $54.8 million in gifts that are fueling dynamic impact. Through major gifts and annual support, your incredible generosity empowers students to excel, faculty to innovate and programs across campus to thrive. Your partnership powers a vibrant academic enterprise that shapes the visionary leaders of tomorrow. Together, we are amplifying Stevens’ impact across the globe.

$54.8M Total Dollars Raised, 5093 Total Gifts
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Gifts by Purpose chart, showing a total of $54.8 million raised, including $27.1M for programmatic and $20.9M for scholarships.

Talented Innovators 

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Launched five years ago, iSTEM has already proven its value as a vehicle for identifying and nurturing talented innovators. A transformative gift from its founder, Emilio A. Fernandez, will further expand the iSTEM program to empower more talented students to use their innovative thinking to shape the future. 

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Propelling Undergraduate Research

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The newly established Kumbaraci-Jones Summer Assistantship helps undergraduate chemical biology students spend summers focusing on lab work, honing their research abilities while diving more deeply into their discipline.

$7M Total Received in Planned Gifts.
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Elevating Student Experiences

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The Stevens experience fuels connection, purpose and discovery for students. From the first-year experience, clubs and organizations and Greek life to recreation, mental health and wellness programs, these opportunities enrich campus life and prepare students for success. The generosity of our community helps to strengthen the dynamic and supportive campus environment that defines a Stevens education.

687 Students Awarded a Donor-Supported Scholarship
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Chart for gift size, showing a total of 5,093 total gifts, with 2,479 in the range of $1-$99 and 1,848 in the range of $100-$999.

Achievement On and Off the Field

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Stevens scholar-athletes are among the university’s highest achievers, demonstrating unstoppable determination in their sports as well as their academic pursuits. Contributions to athletics helped elevate their experience through travel opportunities, coaching enhancements and facility improvements.

87% Gifts from Parents Supported Athletics
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Chart showing gifts by source, showing $54.8M total raised, with $30.9M coming from alumni and $11.8M from foundations.

Empowering Exceptional Faculty

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Fueled by the generosity of donors, Stevens faculty are empowering students and driving innovation with real-world impact. From exemplary teaching and hands-on student mentorship to leading-edge research in critical fields, our faculty are shaping tomorrow’s leaders and driving progress on a global scale. Behind these achievements are dedicated donors whose support ensures Stevens faculty have the resources to excel.

$2.6M Total Raised for Chairs and Fellowships
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Stevens Fund: Strengthening Priorities 

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Donors rallied in support of the Stevens Fund to champion university priorities and provide flexible resources for greater impact. Gifts to the fund are directed to Stevens’ areas of greatest need and can extend support across campus from scholarships, student life and academic programs to dynamic research, faculty excellence and campus modernization.

1,191 Total Donors to Unrestricted Funds, $2.9M Total Raised in Unrestricted Gifts.
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Visionary Clark Legacy

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Stevens is tremendously grateful to the A. James Clark & Alice B. Clark Foundation for its transformative $21 million commitment to our university — the largest gift in Stevens’ history. The gift will ensure the innovative and life-changing impact of the A. James Clark Scholars Program continues in perpetuity at Stevens, empowering students of today and future generations to carry forward the Clark legacy. As part of the commitment, the south tower of the University Center Complex has been named the A. James Clark Residential Tower.

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Thank You

Your generosity drives innovation, student success, faculty excellence, dynamic research and a vibrant campus life at Stevens. Thank you for empowering our students to build a brighter future with meaningful impact.

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