"The Dean's Excellence Fund gives our students the resources to move forward on projects they otherwise couldn't pursue. That kind of immediate support changes what's possible."  

- Cody Stoddard, Chair, Department of Law Justice

“The Dean’s Excellence Fund allows students to respond to real‑world questions as they emerge—supporting research, community partnerships, and learning experiences that help students understand and improve the communities they live in.” 

- Griff Tester, Chair, Department of Sociology