Endowed chairs are among the most prestigious and impactful investments a donor can make in a university. They provide a permanent source of funding for a distinguished faculty member, enabling them to pursue groundbreaking research, attract top students, and elevate the academic reputation of the entire institution.

The Maloy Chair of Humanities will provide critical support for a distinguished scholar in the humanities, enabling them to:

• Conduct innovative research that advances our understanding of human culture, history, and thought.
• Mentor and inspire the next generation of scholars and leaders.
• Enhance the academic excellence and reputation of the Department of Humanities.
• Offer vital courses and programming for students across the university.

This opportunity allows you to make both an immediate and a lasting impact. By contributing $50,000 per year in current-use funding, the Chairholder will receive guaranteed support approximately commensurate with the expected annual payout of the fully funded endowment, providing crucial funds for the department's most pressing needs. The $1,000,000 endowment will provide an ever-growing payout, creating a permanent and lasting legacy of excellence in the humanities.