
Thank you for supporting the Utah Valley University Innovation Academy throughout the EverGREEN campaign. From 2018 to 2025, a total of 80 donors have contributed $183,943 to the Innovation Academy, helping to create transformative opportunities for students and strengthen the culture of creativity and collaboration at UVU.
Your generosity fuels the work that happens at the academy every day, enabling UVU students to test new ideas, build prototypes, solve real-world challenges, and gain the confidence to lead in an ever-changing world. Because of contributions like yours, the Innovation Academy has been able to award 21 scholarships, expand interdisciplinary programming, and provide students with hands-on project experiences that prepare them to succeed in Utah’s growing tech and innovation economy.
total funds raised
80
total donors
21
scholarships awarded
19
students supported
through scholarships
$11,243
employee giving
to the Academy
Gavin McLaren had to drop out of high school because of an unknown illness that left him fatigued and plagued with symptoms. However, UVU helped him get his GED and work toward a bachelor’s degree in technology management. During his freshman year, Gavin joined the UVU Excellence and Innovation Initiative (e2i). The program awarded him a scholarship and allowed him to experience engaged learning opportunities. “A lot of the things that I imagined myself not being able to have the opportunity to do, I’ve been able to do within e2i,” he said. “This program is a pathway for you to accomplish your goals and dreams.” Thanks to generous donors, Gavin has a chance at a brighter future.
Gavin McLaren ‘24, Technology Management

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