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Unique organizational studies program offers expansive opportunities

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TU Law celebrates alumna Sara Hill’s historic confirmation to federal bench

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New faculty member brings expertise and INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

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More than 60 years of James Joyce Quarterly

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Parent & Family Leadership Council

UTulsa students with their families during the Final Bell party before Commencement

We’re excited to be in the early stages of creating a UTulsa Parent & Family Leadership Council, a community of parents and family members whose leadership philanthropy to UTulsa augments their personal support of their students. Become a founding member when you join in the 2024-25 academic year! The University of Tulsa Parent & Family Leadership Council engages families of UTulsa students to support the overall mission of The University of Tulsa:

We are a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to diversity, equity, and service, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.

Leadership Council Levels

With a gift of $2,500+ per fiscal year (July 1-June 30), you can become a member of the Parent & Family Leadership Council. Annual gifts from members of the Parent & Family Leadership Council allow The University of Tulsa to expand vital resources creating even more opportunities for UTulsa students. We invite you to give at one of the following levels:

$2,500-$4,999 TU Family Fellows
$5,000-$9,999 TU Family Benefactors
$10,000-$24,999 TU Family Patrons
$25,000+ TU Family Champions

UTulsa student with their family during the Final Bell party before Commencement

While unrestricted gifts to the General Annual Fund are most appreciated as they enable UTulsa to respond to new opportunities fostering a vibrant environment, families can give to any of UTulsa’s initiatives to be included in the Parent & Family Leadership Council. You’re welcome to consider what’s important to you and your student if you’d prefer to make your gift towards a specific college, program, or athletics team to support a transformative educational experience for UTulsa students. Matching gifts can apply towards your giving level, so check with your employer for a matching gift!

Founding Members

UTulsa students with their families during the Final Bell party before Commencement

Be invited to one in-person and one virtual Parent & Family Leadership Council gathering per academic year. (Attendance is optional and at the member’s expense.)
Have exclusive opportunities to interact and have future-focused conversations with university senior leaders.
Have access to UTulsa programming, signature events, and engagement opportunities.
Have a personalized connection with UTulsa leadership based on your family’s interest.
Get to know other highly-engaged families.
Understand that the focus of the Parent & Family Leadership Council is philanthropy to support the overall mission of The University of Tulsa.
Volunteer as available to help open doors to prospective donors and organizations.
Recommend, and assist in recruiting, other Parent & Family Leadership Council members.
Become members of the 1894 Society. (The 1894 Society creates an opportunity for The University of Tulsa to recognize and thank our most generous and committed alumni, parents, and friends.)
Make a lasting impact on the UTulsa community.

Ready to join?

With a gift of $2,500+, you can become a founding member of the Parent & Family Leadership Council. (Employer matching gifts can apply towards your giving!) Give to the fund of your choice and choose “Parent” as your affiliation. Questions or suggestions? Contact Teresa Erker Bont, director of Development, Parent, and Family Giving, at teresa-bont@utulsa.edu or 918-631-4002.

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