Give to Gator Planning

Thank you for considering a gift to the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. You can put your gift to work immediately by donating to one of the specific funds below, or the general department fund.

Gifts, donations, and support come to life in a variety of ways at the department level. Updating classroom technology and space; supporting students via scholarships, travel, and development; and hosting annual events and gatherings are just some of the ways your support makes a difference.

CLICK HERE to read more about how our department transforms gifts into meaningful impact.


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General Department Fund

Supports the greatest needs of the department.

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Ernest R. Bartley Fund

Supports the annual Bartley Lecture speaker series.

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Earl M. Starnes Fund

Supports department scholarships or the greatest needs of the department.

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Paul & Malea Zwick Fund

Supports a graduate student that has best integrated innovative use of technology into their solution for urban and regional planning problems or research.

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James C. Nicholas Scholarship

Supports annual student scholarships.

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Judith Mucci Scholarship Fund

Supports annual student scholarships.

Carl Feiss Urban & Environmental Award

Supports annual student scholarships for students focusing in urban and environmental design.

Peter J. Kanavos Memorial Award

Supports annual student scholarships.

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Margaret E. Raynal Memorial Fund

Supports annual student scholarships.

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Ulla Rydberg Scholarship Fund

Supports annual student scholarships.

WRS Infrastructure/Mario Ripol Award

Supports annual student scholarships for students specializing in planning information and analysis.

URP Alumni Graduate Student Scholarship Fund

Supports students pursuing a graduate degree in urban and regional planning.

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