Our Generous Donors

Every gift matters and every donor matters. The collective impact of those who give to our annual funds is critical to our work. And donors who make major and planned gifts play a transformational role in enabling University of Michigan Engineers to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We are grateful to each and every donor for their generosity and commitment.

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Every day, our donors…

  • Provide critical scholarship and fellowship support that helps to make a Michigan Engineering education possible. Their gifts also provide the resources for a robust and engaged learning community outside of the classroom, through study abroad experiences, entrepreneurial programs, internships, and student organizations and project teams.
  • Help to empower faculty members who are pursuing research to tackle the world’s most complex challenges and developing new pedagogical methods that promote engaged learning.
  • Ensure that we have the classrooms, laboratories, offices and collaborative spaces needed to continually advance breakthroughs that benefit the common good.
  • Reach all aspects of education and research, providing support wherever it is most needed. From laboratory upgrades to innovative programming, our donors help prepare the next generation of engineers committed to solving global challenges.

We are grateful to our alumni and friends for their generosity and commitment to Michigan Engineering. Thank you!

Our donors inspire us and we are proud to share a few of their giving stories with you.

February 16, 2026

Generosity gives new faculty space to grow

A gift from a former student helps attract the best and brightest to teach and research at the University of Michigan Engineering.

December 3, 2025

Scholarship enables undergraduate to pursue passion for naval reporting

Reporting on the Great Lakes maritime industry became possible with reduced financial burden.

OCTOBER 30, 2025

‘31E Scholar Society creates lasting connections

The legacy of the Michigan Engineering class of 1931.

October 7, 2025

Making leaders in materials science

An alum recognizes his lifelong connection to U-M by supporting students.

October 7, 2025

Becoming the helping hand

The impetus for the Holt family’s giving goes back to a time of need.

September 8, 2025

A legacy of student support

Graduate fellowship named for exceptional mentor and researcher.