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Fundraising campaigns have always been a critical part of how universities sustain and grow. But in recent years, there's been a noticeable shift in how these campaigns work and who's contributing to them. While the overall giving to higher education institutions continues to rise, it's coming from a smaller pool of donors, and many of the big gifts are becoming even larger. It's clear: the future of university fundraising is changing, and major donors are leading the charge.

As I write this, I’m in an AirBnB in New Orleans, waiting for the students to get ready to go to Gospel Brunch. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with good music and good food, which will certainly remind me of my own mother and father who raised me both with food for the body but also food for the spirit in the form of music in our home.

In the English department, we professors like to say, “Students can do anything with an English major.” What we mean is that an English major equips a person with skills transferable to almost any career, and almost any path. Our 2025 graduates prove the point.  

The Thomsen Observatory at Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU) has recently received a generous $13,350 grant to upgrade its equipment and facilities. This investment furthers our mission to provide an exceptional viewing and educational experience for the surrounding communities. Visitors to the observatory not only gain a deeper appreciation for the science of astronomy but also for the Creator of all that we can see and beyond.