As we reflect upon 2021 and Utah Valley University’s (UVU) endowment, it will be remembered by one word: growth. In spite of a global pandemic, our donors continued to confidently invest in the endowment and our team made necessary adjustments to significantly increase its value. We remain undaunted in our commitment to provide a quality education for all UVU students, no matter the challenges they face and the endowment will continue to provide students with support in perpetuity.

To date, UVU’s endowment has grown at a significant rate fueled by the gifts from you, our esteemed donors. During the past year, the UVU Foundation Board and, in particular, the Investment Committee have remained committed to maintaining diversification across the entire portfolio while balancing measured risks. We have redoubled our efforts to partner with investors whose expertise is aligned with our mission to create long-term, sustainable growth.

One key focus area for 2021 and beyond will be significantly increasing the endowment of the university. Given the trajectory of UVU, it is imperative that time and thoughtful effort be put forth to ensure spent funds are in alignment with the university’s current enrollment of nearly 42,000 students. I am proud to report that the endowment grew to more than $73 million, an increase of 20.6% in the last year. These funds supported 189 endowed scholarships which represent a 1.6% increase, along with 45 endowed programs totaling a 7.1% increase. These increases are significant because while many colleges and universities across the country experienced losses, UVU’s endowment remains well-positioned for future growth.

Utah Valley University is proud to celebrate our 80th anniversary in 2021. As we lay the foundation for future generations of students, we will continue to empower students of all backgrounds to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. Because of your generosity, the future of UVU remains bright.

Best,