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Faculty Research and Professional Engagement
Supporting a thriving environment of discovery will reinforce Defiance as a place of engagement. Fostering professional growth and research will enhance the scholarly profile of faculty members, enrich their teaching, and further enhance Defiance’s reputation for academic excellence. The fund will support development opportunities and associated costs of faculty research.

Development of Academic Programs
Sustaining stellar and developing dynamic academic programs are essential to enhancing the ongoing reputation of the college. Steady sources of revenue
from the endowment will enrich and broaden the academic experience.

Scholarships—$5,000,000
Increasing our endowed scholarships will enable Defiance to offer more aid to financially deserving students, compete for talented students, and reduce demand on the College’s operating budget. |