Decoding Generosity

Thank you

Greetings!

As I reflect on all that has happened over the past academic year, I am reminded that generosity cannot be engineered but is an expression of kindness innate in all Spartans.

Your investment in the present and future of our college is paramount to enriching its global impact. Innovation, activation, and transformation - all start with you.

On behalf of our students, faculty, staff, and community partners, thank you for decoding generosity.

With gratitude,

John Papapolymerou's signature

- John Papapolymerou, Interim Dean

The Students

Each year, the College of Engineering offers 200+ scholarships, awarding approximately $1.5 million dollars!

Marco Vanoni, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, ‘25

Charles and Mary Jane Spalding Expendable Engineering Scholarship Recipient

Being from California, I have extra costs with regard to my education; receiving the Spalding scholarship allowed me to pay for those expenses and attend my dream out-of-state school. I have also used these funds to enter MSU Engineering competitions.

Of all my experiences here, I am the most proud of placing 2nd in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Water Wheel competition this year and being an active member of the Honors College.

For the future, I hope to travel and work internationally, fluently speak three languages, and drive a vehicle that I help design. Thank you, Mr. Spalding, for making this possible!

Tyler Crockett, B.S., Applied Engineering Sciences, ‘26

David S. and Susan M. Krawczyk Endowed Scholarship in Engineering Recipient

Receiving this scholarship, I feel a great appreciation for donors who make such big differences in students’ lives out of the kindness in their hearts. The Krawczyk’s have given my family peace of mind and have enabled me to connect with plenty of amazing Spartans along the way.

So far during my undergraduate experience, I have enjoyed forming meaningful relationships with friends and faculty and serving in leadership positions. I am the former President of the Society of Applied Engineering Sciences and the current President of the Global Sales Leadership Society.

This Summer, I am grateful to be working with Trane Technologies as a Technical Sales Intern. For my upcoming senior year, I want to continue exploring a career in sales and have fun collaborating with others, leading with faith and integrity above all else.

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Krawczyk, for modeling what it looks like to pay it forward. I hope to establish a fund like this myself one day.

The Numbers

From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, your generosity propelled the College of Engineering to raise $14,017,485!

Giving Days

$92,050 raised from 315 donors for Giving Tuesday and Give Green Day

First Time Donors

$1,514,824* raised from 328 donors
*Includes a $1M gift!

Consecutive Giving

30+ years of consecutive giving to Engineering from 86 donors 60+ years from 6** donors!
**This group’s lifetime giving to MSU totals over $905,000!

Scholarships

727 students received $1,429,180 in scholarship funding

Professorships

15 endowed faculty members received $575,000 in funding

Gift Type chart out of $14M dollars. 66% cash, 28% New Pledge, 5% Planned and 1% In Kind Donor Type chart out of 2,041 Donors. 1302 Alumni, 593 Friends and 146 Organizations

The Campaign

Green Spartan helmet logo next to the text “Uncommon Will. Far Better World.” in bold uppercase letters

In a rapidly shifting global landscape, higher education must adapt to meet society’s growing challenges. Accelerating drivers of positive change requires us to fully realize Spartans’ vast potential.

Spartans have an uncommon will to achieve impact for the common good. Here, access, opportunity and a relentlessly curious and collaborative culture fuel Michigan State’s excellence and ensure every student can learn, grow and thrive.

By investing in students, catalyzing synergies and building the Michigan State tomorrow demands - we rise together.

We launched Uncommon Will. Far Better World. to address the greatest challenges of our time through visionary generosity, unrivaled partnerships and a shared will to achieve the tomorrow we imagine.

By investing in students, catalyzing synergies and building the Michigan State tomorrow demands, Spartans and donors are forging the common good together.