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The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) maintains programs that provide the knowledge, perspective, and practical skills needed to pursue excellence in the fields of human behavior, social science, government, and history.
This year during #LoveBlueGiveGold, we're hoping to increase support for the following BSS funds:
The BSS Dean's Excellence Fund
This crucial general fund supports student internships and hands-on field experience. These experiential learning opportunities prepare students for graduate school and open doors for them to discover new career opportunities.
The Kozmetsky Center
The Kozmetsky Center supports and promotes student civic engagement through speakers, forums, and projects that connect our students and faculty with community leaders. By working with the Kozmetsky Center, students can gain valuable experience in solving problems of democracy through non-partisan and collaborative tools. Donating to the Kozmetsky Center will support student internships and fund practical student projects that solve real-world problems.
The MAC Clinic
The St. Edward's Community Counseling Clinic provides low-cost counseling services to the greater Austin area. The clinic is staffed by interns from the MAC program and supervision is provided by faculty of the MAC program.
The clinic will waive fees for counseling services for those in need. As a result, a large majority of the clients receive pro bono services. Funds are needed to pay for clinic supervision and on-call services, allowing more interns to provide services to those living in Texas.
The Tom Sechrest EdD Fund
The Dr. Tom Sechrest Endowed Scholarship was established in 2021 through the generosity and commitment of alumni Daniel Guerrero '09, Cristela Gonzalez '16, Jessi Propst Wright '16, and Araminta and Tom Sellers '09. This endowment supports graduate students pursuing a career in leadership and honors Dr. Sechrest's career and legacy of service to others.
Thank you for supporting our Hilltop community with your gifts of time, talent, and treasure during #LoveBlueGiveGold! Your collective efforts will make a huge difference for our amazing students and cherished campus traditions. We're really feeling the love!
That's a wrap for now! See you again during #LoveBlueGiveGold 2025.
💙 The St. Edward's Fund Team
684 days ago by The St. Edward's FundWe did it! 🙌 Thanks to your outstanding generosity, we’ve met our #LBGG2024 goal early. But even with this amazing achievement, our students still need your support!
Reaching our goal is just the beginning — there are still countless opportunities to enhance the St. Ed’s experience. From scholarships to student traditions, every additional donor provides crucial resources and opportunities for generations of Hilltoppers.
Let’s keep the momentum going and continue making a difference. Your gift, no matter the size, will still have a huge impact. Can Hilltoppers count on you?
685 days ago by The St. Edward's FundThanks to our incredible donors and advocates, we're already more than halfway to our goal — and #LBGG doesn't even officially kick off until tomorrow!
Today's the last day to put your hoof in for early giving. Make sure to remind your herd to give now if they want that limited-edition St. Ed’s magnet! In the meantime, keep those Toppers Up so we can strike gold and reach our 300-donor by midnight tomorrow.
Can’t stop the Hilltop!
687 days ago by The St. Edward's FundDonors 💰
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