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Women & Philanthropy

SPARTAN WOMEN HAVE THE POWER TO SHAPE THE FUTURE

Women have been among MSU's philanthropic leaders for decades. Today, the number of Spartan women who are supporting causes and providing philanthropic leadership at Michigan State University is on the rise.

What We Do

MSU Women & Philanthropy (W&P) is a donor community of Spartan women who provide philanthropic leadership through MSU. W&P connects, inspires and empowers all Spartans to make a lasting difference in the world.

Statistics

44% of women donors are alums

43 Committee members

$19M donated by event attendees

Who We Are

As a donor-community, Spartan Women & Philanthropy represents women of a variety of ages, personal interests and life stories who make a difference by investing in the transformational work of MSU.

Two women standing closely next to eachother and smiling to the camera.

Inspiring Women

Okhee Lee speaking at the Fall Commencement in December 2022.

Life lessons for Spartans

An abridged version of a 2022 commencement speech by alum Okhee Lee.
Alumna Priya Balasubramaniam and faculty member Helen Dashney pose together

Gift Opens New Paths for Aspiring Business Executives

A gift from alum Priya Balasubramaniam is powering a new women's leadership accelerator program for students, named in honor of Broad College faculty member Helen Dashney.
Five people stand in front of a white Chrysler minivan.

Gift of van from Chrysler will boost MSU Safe Ride program

Chrysler, and brand CEO and MSU alumna Chris Feuell, are proud to support a program that helps students feel safe traveling around campus and East Lansing late at night.