About Us

THE VU FOUNDATION

The Vincennes University Foundation is an independent entity which functions to maintain and administer funds and resources for Vincennes University.

The Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors entailing individuals from locations across the Vincennes University community.

An IRS approved 501(c)(3) organization, all contributions are tax deductible.

Indiana constituents can also claim the State Tax Credit for contributions to Indiana's higher education institutions.

OUR MISSION

The Vincennes University Foundation's mission is to support the higher education and community service missions of Vincennes University by seeking and receiving contributions from alumni and friends of the University. We strive to administer these funds for the benefit of Vincennes University and its students.

BY THE NUMBERS

The Vincennes University Foundation Endowment maintains an endowment of over $54 million. Last year, over $1.3 million in Foundation Scholarships were awarded.

Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation also provides support for programs and initiatives focused on Student Success, University Excellence, and Student Development and Enhancement. To learn more, view the latest Foundation Impact Report.

ALMA MATER

Sing Alma Mater, Old VU
Sing of the love for friends so true.
Let not the halls of ivy be
Just hallowed memories for you see,
Home is our name for you, VU
Friends and Alumni all so true
Needing a friend we'll come to you
Alma Mater, Old VU.

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FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

Gregg Sturm
Board of Directors Chair

Kirk Bouchie
Board of Directors Vice Chair

Conya Wampler
Board of Directors Treasurer

B. Patrick Carter '69
Board of Directors Secretary

Chuck Johnson
President Vincennes University

Kristi Deetz '89
Foundation Executive Director

Brent Stuckey
University Attorney

Board of Directors

L. Kirk Bouchie: '78
Mike A. Burch: '82
B. Patrick "Pat" Carter: '69
Brent D. Courter: '91
Kristi Deetz: '89
Harold Dumes
Mollie Ewing
Dan Fritch: '83
Justin Harris
Charles R. "Chuck" Johnson, Jr.
Kirk C. Koenig: '87
Will McCormick
Joyce Memering: '68
David L. Miller: '59
Leondis "Lonnie" Moore
Gregory W. Sturm
Helen R. Seirp: '95
Brent Stuckey
Cassi Vanderpool
William R. Vaughn: '77
Linda Waldroup
Conya Wampler
Charles "Shorty" Whittington
Jerry W. Zeigler: '93