Honors College Challenge 2026

Advance the Future of the Pierre Laclede Honors College

The Pierre Laclede Honors College offers a close‑knit, intellectually vibrant community within UMSL, bringing together students from every discipline to think critically and engage deeply.

Your support ensures Honors College students continue to access transformative experiences beyond the classroom, opportunities that shape lifelong learning, civic engagement and ethical leadership.

Double Your Impact

All gifts made through May 15 will be matched dollar‑for‑dollar, up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Charlie Allen, Honors College professor and former UMSL Chancellor’s Council member.

You can make an even bigger impact with a contribution of $1,000 or $84 a month. These gifts accelerate momentum and empower the Honors College to meet students’ needs as opportunities and challenges arise.

No matter the size, every gift makes a difference, and right now, every gift goes twice as far.

Your Impact

Gifts to the Pierre Laclede Honors College help students:

• Overcome unexpected financial challenges
• Build career pathways through alumni connections and professional development
• Explore cultural, historical and civic sites throughout St. Louis
• Participate in community service and civic engagement projects
• Attend academic conferences

Your Gift in Action

$500 can provide:

• Transportation for visits to cultural and historic institutions
• Support for career exploration programs
• Conference travel assistance
• Supplies for community service projects

$1,000 can provide:

• Emergency financial assistance for students facing unforeseen hardships
• Event space for student, alumni and community partner networking
• Professional development programming

Now is the time to double your impact, strengthen the Honors College community and ensure current students benefit from life‑changing opportunities!