The Future Starts With You!

Our students

When you give to The Excellence Fund, you open doors for students to learn, lead, and thrive. Your gift invests in programs that develop leadership, achievement, lifelong learning, and engaged citizenship for current and future students. 

To remain competitive and elevate the quality of opportunities we provide, Batten University depends on donor support to meet the following priorities:

Academic Programs

Support for academic programs strengthens the foundation of a Batten education. Your gift enhances classroom experiences, expands hands-on learning opportunities, and ensures students are challenged, inspired, and prepared to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual Scholarships

Scholarships open doors. Your support of annual scholarships makes a Batten education accessible to talented and deserving students, helping them pursue their goals with confidence and graduate ready to shape what comes next.

Library And Technology

Access to modern resources is essential for success. Your support strengthens library collections, digital tools, and technology across campus, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Student Life

Learning extends far beyond the classroom. Gifts supporting student life create a vibrant campus experience through leadership opportunities, guest lecturers, campus traditions, and activities that build connection, confidence, and transferable skills.

Overall Excellence

Excellence comes to life through experience. Study away programs, undergraduate research, internships, and service learning opportunities equip students with the skills and real-world perspective needed to stand out in a competitive market.

Your Ongoing Support, Their Future.

Every gift to The Excellence Fund is more than a moment of generosity. It is a building block in a student's story. Over time, your ongoing support adds up to stronger programs, greater access, and life-changing opportunities that students carry with them long after they leave Batten University.

When you give consistently, you join a community of leadership donors whose collective support creates lasting momentum for student success. Together, these gifts shape the everyday experiences and defining moments that prepare students to learn, lead, and thrive.

Our giving societies, including the Wesleyan Society, Founders Society, Beacon Society, and Legacy Society, recognize the extraordinary generosity of alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff, and partners. Membership reflects a shared commitment to sustaining excellence, expanding opportunity, and strengthening our community for generations to come.
Our Giving Society Members are thanked in the following ways:

• Stay connected through the Society Members Newsletters featuring updates, student stories, and the real impact of giving
• Celebrate meaningful moments with fellow donors, faculty, and students at exclusive receptions and events
• Receive invitations and communications from University leadership, including the President, throughout the year
• Experience the fulfillment of knowing your support, combined with others, directly shapes every student's journey and strengthens pride across the Batten community