Celebrate the People Who Shaped Your CFAES Story

We all carry memories of the people who opened doors for us, encouraged us at just the right moment, or helped us see possibilities we didn’t yet see in ourselves. At the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, those mentors — faculty, staff, advisors, and champions — are at the heart of the Students First experience.

The CFAES Honor Your Mentor Program invites alumni to reflect on those meaningful relationships and celebrate the individuals who made a lasting impact. This purpose‑driven initiative provides a special way to say thank you through a philanthropic gift that honors your mentor while helping today’s students forge their own paths at CFAES.

Because when you honor a mentor, you do more than celebrate the past — you invest in the future.

A Gift That Carries Their Legacy Forward

By making a gift in honor of a mentor, you directly support the next generation of CFAES students. Your generosity helps extend the Students First commitment beyond graduation, strengthens lifelong ties to the college, and celebrates the people who shaped your journey.

Alumni and friends may:

• Make a single gift to honor a mentor who made a difference
• Join with peers to celebrate a shared mentor in a bigger, collective way
• Explore larger or customized giving opportunities with the CFAES Advancement team

Every contribution tells a story — of gratitude, growth, and the enduring impact of mentorship.

Stay Tuned

More information about the Honor Your Mentor program is on the way. We look forward to sharing stories, opportunities, and ways you can take part in this meaningful initiative.

In the meantime, if you have questions or are interested in being among the first to participate, we’d love to hear from you.