Patricia Hollis
BVU believed in me before I believed in myself. Giving back every year is the least I can do so another student gets that same shot. Class of 1994 — Loyal Donor & Order of the Arch Member
BVU Alumni
Give Back. Build Forward.
Your support creates scholarships, opportunities, and transformational experiences for today's Beavers.
Every gift builds a better future for BVU students. When you give your time or your support, you fund scholarships, power student opportunities, and strengthen the Beaver community for generations to come. Explore the ways you can make an impact.
Give Your Time
Strengthen the Beaver community by sharing your experience, connections, and encouragement with current students.
- Mentor Students
- Volunteer at Alumni Events
- Support Career Networking
- Speak to Classes or Student Groups
- Share Your Beaver Story
"Mentoring a current Beaver reminded me how much this community gave me — and how much I still have to give back." — Alumni Mentor, Class of 2010
Give Your Support
Invest in future Beavers through scholarships, programs, and the funds and societies that sustain BVU.
- The Builder's Fund
- Order of the Arch
- Loyal Y. Hays Society
- Z.Z. White Heritage Society
- Planned Giving
"My scholarship made BVU possible. Giving back means the next generation gets that same chance." — Donor & Alumna, Class of 2014
Your Impact, By the Numbers
$15.8M
Awarded in Aid Annually
500+
Scholarships Funded
9,000+
Donors & Supporters
97%
Career Outcomes Rate
The Difference Giving Makes — behind every gift is a student, a dream, and a future made possible.
Testimonials
Why They Give
From lifelong donors to recent graduates making their first gift, Beavers share what BVU means to them — and why they invest in its future.
Marcus Delaney
My scholarship was funded by alumni I never met. Now that I'm established, I fund one too — it's how the Beaver family keeps building. Class of 2008 — Scholarship Recipient & Donor
Make Your Impact Today
Your gift to Buena Vista University builds scholarships, opportunities, and brighter futures for today's Beavers.