Endowed Funds

There are many ways to make a gift to the UW School of Nursing, but an endowment is the philanthropic act of a lifetime, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come. Endowed funds forever finance teaching, research and service programs that make a difference in our communities and beyond. The School of Nursing and those we serve currently benefit from two newly established funds, five existing endowed and term professorships and more than 45 scholarship, fellowship and research funds:

Endowed and Term Professorships

Our faculty drives the process of teaching and discovery that has made the Nursing School No. 1 in the nation. Professorships and chairs are a way for us to recognize extraordinary accomplishment, and they help us to attract and keep world-class professors, especially at a time of intense competition for the best nursing faculty.

The Alumni Endowed Professorship Fund: More than 30 alumni and friends gave $250,000 to establish Nursing's newest professorship to honor and support our outstanding nursing faculty. The Alumni Endowed Professorship Fund will help us retain and reward the world-class faculty on which our programs and reputation are built, and will encourage innovation in teaching and research. Looking ahead, our goal is to grow this fund to $1 million, the minimum needed to create an endowed chair. Consider making a gift in the name of a favorite faculty member. You'll honor a mentor while securing our future.

The Elizabeth Sterling Soule Endowed Professorship in Nursing and Health Promotion supports top performances from University of Washington researchers, faculty and students. Current holders: Drs. Pamela Mitchell and Frances Marcus Lewis

The Charles and Gerda Spence Endowed Professorship in Nursing enhances the university's ability to attract and retain distinguished faculty within nursing. Current holder: Dr. Kathryn Barnard

The Aljoya Endowed Professorship in Aging, established by Eli and Rebecca Almo, supports research in the field of healthy aging. A national search is under way to fill this professorship.

The John and Marguerite Walker Corbally Professor in Public Service helps the University of Washington attract and retain distinguished faculty who are making significant contributions to public service, regionally and nationally. Current holder:Dr.Margaret Heitkemper

The Myrene C. McAninch Term Professorship in Nursing is a five-year award that recognizes an outstanding faculty member and aids in faculty recruitment and retention.
Current holder: Dr. Donna Berry

About Term Professorships

A term professorship is a five-year award that recognizes an outstanding faculty member or aids in faculty recruitment and retention. The funds enhance salary or support research and other professional activities of a distinguished faculty member and his or her students.

Please review our complete list of professorships, fellowships, scholarships and research and teaching funds that support our mission.