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Foundation

Foundation

YOUR PASSION. OUR PURPOSE.

Take your love for the arts, science, teaching, or technology and turn it into a legacy for student success. That is what happens when your passion meets our purpose. The Vincennes University Foundation assists alumni, friends, and partners in discovering their own style of philanthropy and matches it with efforts that support the mission of Vincennes University. Let us bring your passion for helping others to the forefront and be a leader in transformative change.

-Kristi Deetz, Executive Director

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STAY CONNECTED.

The VU Foundation has several "membership" opportunities from arts to athletics, greatest needs to great student organizations.

Class of 2022

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The VU Foundation offered 844 scholarships during the 2024-2025 academic year totaling over $1,300,000.00. 

Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

We hope you enjoy reading comments and stories from our Alumni, Donors, and Friends as well as Students, Faculty and Staff under Campus Voices.

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Our Staff

Kristi Deetz

Kristi Deetz

Executive Director of VU Foundation and Senior Director of Institutional Advancement

KDEETZ@VINU.EDU | 812-888-5333

 

LESLIE KIDWELL

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Director of Development

LKIDWELL@VINU.EDU | 812-888-6941

 

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Sara Young - Account Analyst

SYOUNG@VINU.EDU | 812-888-6035

 

STEVE BEAMAN

Steve Beaman

Associate Director of Communications and Donor Relations

steve.beaman@vinu.edu | 812-888-6944

 

AUSTIN WELP

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - VU Jasper Foundation/ VU Foundation

austin.welp@vinu.edu | 812-481-5979