The CFAES Honor Your Mentor Program offers a simple, powerful way to say thank you—while strengthening the college’s ability to educate and inspire for generations to come. 

The CFAES Honor Your Mentor Program provides alumni, friends, and supporters a meaningful way to recognize the faculty and staff who made a lasting impact on their lives—while also investing in the future of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Through a charitable gift made in a mentor’s honor, donors celebrate exceptional teaching, advising, leadership, and support, and help ensure current and future CFAES students benefit from the same transformative experiences.

Why It Matters

The Honor Your Mentor Program transforms gratitude into impact—giving you a meaningful way to recognize those who shaped your journey while supporting the next generation of leaders.

Through this program, you can:

• Celebrate the people who made a difference in your life
• Create a lasting tribute to their influence and dedication
• Turn appreciation into opportunity for today’s students
• Pay forward the mentorship that helped you succeed

Who Can be Honored

Mentorship takes many forms—and so do the people who provide it.

You may honor any current or former CFAES faculty or staff member who made a meaningful difference in your journey.

This may include:

• Professors and instructors who challenged and inspired you
• Academic advisors who helped you find your path
• Extension educators who connected learning to real-world impact
• Research mentors who fueled your curiosity and growth
• Program coordinators and student support professionals who supported you along the way

If someone at CFAES made a difference in your life, they are someone worth honoring.

How to Get Involved

Honor your mentor in a way that's meaningful to you: