Dear Friend of Utah Valley University,
Utah Valley University (UVU) stands as a beacon of hope for ALL. From worldclass academic programs to cutting-edge innovations in and outside of the classroom, UVU is committed to providing real-world learning experiences that elevate Utah and the world.
Every day UVU is living out our mission. As I begin my third year as vice president of Institutional Advancement and CEO of the UVU Foundation, I have seen firsthand how vital teamwork is to the success of students at UVU. Collectively, our individual actions multiply and change lives, from faculty who customize office hours to fit their students’ schedules, to the work of the CARE HUB in ensuring students’ most basic needs are met. United together, UVU is transforming the lives of 46,809 students and equipping each one to leave prepared to make a difference in the world.
In fiscal year 2024, UVU continued to focus on building a strong foundation for future growth through the launch of a new initiative to attain a $125 million endowment by Fall 2026. As UVU continues to grow, it is critical to also invest in the students of today and plan for those who will follow.
This document is far more than an accounting of the stewardship of donor resources; it serves as a reflection of UVU’s commitment to expanding education for all. We take our dual-mission responsibility seriously. Utah Valley University remains steadfast in our resolve to guide students, expand financial aid, provide vital resources, and ensure the educational aspirations of all attained.
The careful management and stewardship of donor resources continues to be my primary aim. We are committed to navigating current and likely future volatilities in the markets and the overall financial services landscape. In the past year, the endowment has increased in value by more than $11 million. The total number of endowed scholarships increased. In addition, more than $3 million was awarded directly to students in scholarships, programs, and faculty chairs. The endowment will continue to be a key area of focus throughout the EverGREEN campaign as we establish new goals for future growth.
Forever EverGREEN,
Kyle A. Reyes, Ph.D.
Vice President,
Institutional Advancement,
CEO, UVU Foundation
January 2024
UVU hosted donors and supporters in the Philippines and Singapore.
April 2024
UVU was designated a Silver-tier Military Friendly School by Military Friendly.
September 2024
UVU raised funds for Wolverines Elevated, a program that supports students with intellectual disabilities.
September 2024
UVU announced a gift to name the Chelsea and Casey Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute.
April 2024
UVU broke ground on the new UCCU Stadium, a soccer facility to be built on the Orem Campus.
August 2024
UVU issued a report updating supporters on the EverGREEN campaign.
September 2024
At the UVU President’s Scholarship Ball, donors raised a record $1.8 million.
October 2024
UVU opened a dental hygiene lab and clinic at the Lehi Campus.
Endowments provide perpetual assistance to UVU that builds a foundation of ongoing support for the university to achieve its mission. With an endowed fund, donors are ensuring a lasting community impact through a permanent charitable fund. The endowment at UVU enables faculty and students to conduct research, allows new teaching techniques to be pursued, and allocates desperately needed funds for the development of new technologies to explore what is possible. Investments made to the UVU Endowment provide UVU students with transformational opportunities that positively impact their educational, personal, and professional lives.
The National Association of College and University Business Off icers (NACUBO) aggregates endowment returns across its member institutions and annually produces average endowment returns from the information collected on 1-,3-,5-, and 10- year bases. This allows UVU to compare its endowment returns to returns of similarly sized university endowments. NACUBO recently released these metrics for fiscal year June 30, 2023. These metrics are now reflected in the “Fund Performance” chart relative to UVU’s performance over the same time periods.
In fiscal year 2024, $3,010,657 was distributed to support UVU’s mission of student success.
Endowment value
Endowed programs
Endowed faculty and staff support
Endowed graduate scholarships
Endowed undergraduate scholarships
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