Campaign Priorities

For almost 200 years, the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ has served as an anchor – an anchor in the Shoals community, an anchor for the students, faculty, and staff who live, work, and play on the campus, and an anchor in the lives of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ’s more than 75,000 alumni and countless friends.

Our dedication to our mission to educate tomorrow’s leaders, preparing them for the global workforce is unshakeable. Ensuring that we are able to continue this vital and lasting mission for generations of students to come takes us all, and our success depends on each one of you.

Today, we are asking you to Shine On, Gold.
  • To shine with us in the comprehensive campaign to build a better ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ.
  • To shine a light on the mission of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ.
  • To shine a light on the accomplishments that have brought us to the precipice of our next 200 years.
  • To shine a light on what we can do when we work together.

Join us by investing in our vision for ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s future, focused in these major areas:

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The Fine & Performing Arts Enhancement Plan

Supporting ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ’s long tradition of celebrating the arts in all of its forms.


Having completed Phase I with the renovation of Norton Auditorium, Phase II encompasses gifts that empower our remarkable students and faculty to fulfill their potential, including a new Music Performance Center, funds to support scholarships and programming, and renovations to current facilities.

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Bank Independent Stadium

Embracing the potential of our student-athletes.

The construction of Bank Independent Stadium, an on-campus, multi-purpose stadium, will reimagine on-campus homes for football, baseball, and women's soccer, as well as serve as the year-round venue for programming and community programs.

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1830 Fund

Leading the way with innovation, resources, and vision for ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ’s future.

The 1830 Fund, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ’s Annual Fund, provides resources for ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ leadership to meet the greatest needs and emerging priorities of the University.

A Message from President Kenneth Kitts:

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Presidential Scholars Program

Engaging students in order to pave the way for success.

The Presidential Scholars Program provides full scholarships, including room, board, tuition, fees, and books, as well as $1,000 per year for experiential learning, for four years of undergraduate study.

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Student Scholarships

Student Scholarships provide the necessary resources for students to fulfill their potential while pursuing their goals and dreams.

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ROAR Access Center

The ROAR Access Center is a trusted hub for connection, support, and resources that empowers students to navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and find a true sense of belonging.

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Donor-Directed Purposes

Philanthropy is all about you, the donor – your passions and the things you want to accomplish through your philanthropy. Donor-Directed Purposes are gifts to any area at ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ outside of the six institutional priorities listed above.