Making a monetary gift to MTSU doesn’t just pay the bills or maintain the status quo. It builds dreams. 

Private donor support for public higher education institutions has grown in importance as state funds have tightened over the years. Our alumni base and friends always answer the rallying call for our Blue Raider family to invest in the people and programs that define the character of MTSU. 

I continue to be amazed and greatly appreciative of the continued financial support for our institution from our thousands of alumni around the world, our host of community and industry partners, and the many friends of the University who value our contributions to this great community. They epitomize what it means to be True Blue, and their generosity is critical to the success of the generations of Blue Raider scholars to come. 

Some highlights from the past year. 

• We raised more than $14 million from 7,600+ donors. The College of Basic and Applied Sciences had the largest dollar increase, generating more than $1.6 million. The College of Behavioral and Health Sciences nearly doubled its FY 2024 totals.
• Athletics and its Build Blue Campaign generated more than $4 million for various programs and facility needs.
• We received about $1 million in new planned giving commitments.
• Our True Blue Give program set a new record for this three-day campaign in February.
• We received a unique gift from the family of Trevor Hornsby, who honored his memory with a scholarship dedicated to students who have lost a parent(s).