Impact Their Future

The mission of the College of Engineering and Computer Science is to make the world a better place through outstanding research and world-class educational opportunities for students that are welcoming to all. 

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Welcome to the Office of Advancement

Now more than ever, engineers and computer scientists are tackling the world’s most pressing challenges—and the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at Syracuse University is leading the way. 

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By investing in our college, you join a powerful community of alumni, families, corporations, and friends who are driving internationally recognized research and education with real, global impact. 

Together, we can shape the future of engineering and computer science. Let’s make an impact. 

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Priority Funds

Maximize your impact by making a gift to one of our priority funds.

ECS Fund for Excellence 

Flexible resources to meet the moment. 

  • Allows ECS to seize unexpected opportunities that arise throughout the year
  • Enables ECS to invest in the important needs and ideas from our community members that truly define success for the students
    Give to the Fund for Excellence

The Syracuse Promise Scholarship 

A commitment to student success and affordability. 

  • The Syracuse Promise is a commitment the University's longstanding practice of helping reduce debt for domestic first-year students
  • Creates opportunity for a new generation of top students
  • Match program for eligible endowed gifts to scholarship
    Learn More About The Syracuse Promise

Invent@SU

Design, prototype, pitch.

  • Transforms undergraduate students into inventors
  • Students learn about design, product development and intellectual property
  • Teams prototype inventions and refine them in response to weekly feedback from alumni and guest evaluators
    Learn More About Supporting Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Student Experience Fund 

Experiential learning milestones for all.

When donors invest in students, they're not just supporting one person — they're supporting future engineers, officers, researchers, and leaders who will go on to serve their communities and the world.
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Ways to Give

There are several ways to share your generosity today and, in the future, to fulfill your philanthropic and financial goals.

Give Directly

Choose a simple and meaningful way to make a gift to the college. 

Explore Direct Giving

Gifts of Securities

Fuel the future of ECS with the bonus of significant tax benefits. 

Learn About Gifting Securities

Matching Gifts

Double your impact if your employer has a matching gift program.

Gift Matching Opportunites

Naming Opportunities and Endowments

Honor your family or loved one with buildings, classrooms and scholarships that give back to students.  

Naming and Endowment Opportunites

Gift Planning

Uplift the next generation at ECS as part of your esteemed legacy. 

Explore Gift Planning

Corporations and Nonprofit Partnerships

Successful partnerships elevate the college's academic centers, groundbreaking research, and talent pipeline.  

Learn About Partnering

International Giving

Give from wherever you are in the world. 

Learn About International Giving

Learn About International Giving

Meet the Advancement Team

If you would like more information about supporting the College of Engineering and Computer Science, please contact a member of the Advancement team:
Kelly Venturini

Kelly Venturini 
Interim Assistant Dean for Advancement
kaventur@syr.edu 
315-443-3129

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Heather Carroll 
Assistant Director, Alumni & Donor Engagement
hrcarrol@syr.edu 
315-443-3314