Provide learning experiences for students beyond the classroom - Group visits to studios and firms, showrooms, construction sites, and more enhance classroom learning.

Donations ended on 3/5/2026


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175th Challenge Project

Help us reach our goal of 175 donors to College of Fine Arts projects to unlock an extra $15,000 Challenge Grant from our generous donors, Michael Fornaro & Christopher Iansiti and Richard & Catherine Johnson.

$13,530 Raised of $5,000 Goal


27
Total Gifts


27
Supporters


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Interior Design - Beyond the Classroom

Student learning in the classroom is enhanced when they can experience examples first-hand.

Help the Department support drive-distance field trips that enhance class and studio learning, including opportunities like the Ringling Summer Program and an extended weekend at High Point Market

Field trips are organized by faculty, tailored to particular coursework and class projects. Just this fall, students studying healthcare design traveled to Jacksonville to visit the Mayo Clinic facilities along with firm Gresham Smith and Perdue Office Interiors. This spring, students in Lighting Fundamentals traveled to Atlanta for visits to Cooper Lighting, Gensler, and the Steelcase Lifestyle Center. Gifts may be used for the general advancement of the Department.

Help our students go BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. Make a gift today!

Thank You to Our Supporters

20
Alumni

3
Students

4
Parents

5
Faculty/Staff

5
Friends

9
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Cathie & Rick Johnson   $10,000.00 3/4/2026 11:15 PM
Daejin Kim & Jae Hwa Lee  $100.00 3/4/2026 7:50 PM
Carolyn Blake   $250.00 3/4/2026 7:50 PM
Lisa Martensen  $50.00 3/4/2026 7:20 PM
Connor Johnston  $30.00 3/4/2026 6:32 PM
Jeanette Brown  $250.00 3/4/2026 6:20 PM
Joseph Drain & Kelly Brosnan  $10.00 3/4/2026 5:44 PM
Brandi Markiewicz & Erik    $100.00 3/4/2026 4:09 PM
Vincent Moore & Samantha Moore    $5.00 3/4/2026 4:01 PM
Haley Snyder  $25.00 3/4/2026 3:51 PM
Emory Johnson & Dorothy   $250.00 3/4/2026 2:37 PM
Gayle Martensen & Richard Botelho  $15.00 3/4/2026 2:11 PM
India Skipper  $5.00 3/4/2026 2:04 PM
Neil Miller   $400.00 3/4/2026 1:55 PM
Amy Dunson Alvarez  $100.00 3/4/2026 1:18 PM
Tory Winn  $100.00 3/4/2026 1:09 PM
Sandra Dafoe  $500.00 3/4/2026 12:45 PM
Amy Lowey   $250.00 3/4/2026 12:39 PM
Barbara Heard   $100.00 3/4/2026 12:33 PM
Brett Player & Caroline  $90.00 3/4/2026 12:03 PM
david denman & susan denman   $500.00 3/4/2026 11:53 AM
Kelley Robinson & Chris Robinson    $150.00 3/4/2026 10:47 AM
Mersay phan  $5.00 3/4/2026 10:35 AM
Jennifer Corcoran  $50.00 3/4/2026 9:21 AM
Jonathan Klepper    $5.00 3/4/2026 7:49 AM
Yelena McLane      $150.00 3/4/2026 7:48 AM
Amy Huber   $40.00 3/4/2026 6:48 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/5/2026 12:00 AM

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