Message from the Vice President

"Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life."

-- Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Donor Bill of Rights

The Division of University Advancement exists to enable Winthrop University to become the best public comprehensive university in the southeast and among the best in the nation. That is the "common good" that drives our division.

The division supports the advancement of the institution by matching the philanthropic aspirations of alumni and friends with the needs of the university; sharing the good news of all that happens with individuals and programs that comprise the Winthrop experience; connecting with students to develop in them a lifelong love and appreciation for their alma mater; and best managing the many generous gifts that donors entrust to the university.

These efforts are coordinated through staff in the Offices of Development, University Relations and Printing Services, Alumni Relations, the Winthrop University Foundation and the Winthrop University Real Estate Foundation. For more information on the University Advancement areas, please click on the links at left. We welcome your comments and inquiries.

Consider how you can contribute to the common good of Winthrop University! We look forward to your interest.

Kathryn I. Holten, Ph.D.
Vice President for University Advancement