Giving Back to the Department of Biology
Every gift to the WVU Department of Biology is important. By building a strong network of alumni, friends and parents who are annual contributors, the Department is able to provide scholarships, services, programs and enhanced facilities for our students. Collectively, hundreds of individual gifts allow the WVU Department of Biology to carry on the tradition of excellence at West Virginia University.
What Are Our Priorities?
Many academically gifted and talented undergraduate students participate in ongoing research with a member of the Biology faculty. An endowed Undergraduate Research Scholarship fund would be used to help support these outstanding students. Each scholarship award would assist the recipient in addressing the financial costs of their education.
Along with its natural habitat and picturesque setting, the core arboretum would flourish and bloom with a dedicated facility. The Core Arboretum Facility fund would allow for the construction of a small purpose facility where outreach, teaching, and many more activities could take place.
Graduate education and research are essential missions of the Biology department. With an endowed Graduate Fellowship, the department would have the ability to recruit and retain outstanding students now and for years to come.
How to Give
We encourage you to make a contribution within the area you feel most passionate. If you have questions about the giving process, please contact Amanda Dymacek, Eberly College Associate Director of Development, at 304.293.4611 or by Amanda.Dymacek@mail.wvu.edu
Gifts by Cash/Check
Please make checks payable to:
WVU Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 1650
Morgantown, WV 26507-1650
Please include the academic discipline of your choice or “Eberly College” in the memo line of your check.
Online Gifts
Gifts also may be made through our online giving form. We accept American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Discover and Diners Club International.
Maximizing Your Gift
You or your spouse may work for a company that matches employees’ gifts to higher education. These programs are a great way to multiply your support by doubling, or in some cases tripling, employees’ gifts. Please contact your employer for details.
Gifts Provided By Wills or Estates
To receive more information on this option please contact Amanda.Dymacek@mail.wvu.edu
Tax-Deductible Gifts
Gifts to the WVU Foundation are tax deductible as provided by law. Year-end gifts must have a USPS postmark of December 31 or earlier to receive a current year tax credit. Online gifts must be processed by 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on December 31 to receive a current year tax credit. Your tax advisor is the best resource for addressing questions regarding the deductibility of your contribution.