The University of St. Thomas

Giving Opportunities

Alumni Giving

The generous financial support of alumni helps maintain and improve the overall excellence of the School of Law. Contributions help fund scholarships for students, provide loan forgiveness for graduates, and attract and retain outstanding faculty. Any gift, big or small, advances the mission of UST Law.

Law School Development Officer Joe Plante works closely with Dean Tom Mengler on fundraising efforts.  Without the contributions of alumni and other friend of the University, the School of Law would not be possible.  Financial contributions are a necessary ingredient for excellence, and the School of Law aims for nothing short of excellent.                 

Annual Fund

Each year, the School of Law conducts an Annual Fund with one primary goal: 100 percent participation from alumni.  The Ā“participation rateĀ” for a law school is often viewed as a measuring stick for alumni acceptance, support and confidence in the law program. Law Schools compare participation rates and the American Bar Association collects information on participation rates from all ABA accredited law schools. Every national law school can boast of a high participation rate. 
The School of Law Annual Fund runs in the Spring of each year, and closes on June 30. 

You can specify the program that you would like your gift to support. Make your gift on-line and direct it to one of the following four areas:

  • School of Law Annual Fund
  • Annual Scholarship Fund
  • Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Faculty Excellence Fund

Matching Programs

Many employers match the charitable gifts of their employees. If your employer does match gifts, please obtain, complete and submit a matching-gift form to your employer and multiply the value of your gift.  If you have questions about matching gifts, please contact your human resources department or contact Tamara Tesch, Stewardship and Compliance Officer, at tdtesch@stthomas.edu (651) 962-6958 or (800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-6958.

Planned Giving


Planned gifts include, among other things, income plans, real estate, bequests, lead trusts, tangible personal property, closely held stock, life insurance and annuities.  For more information about the School of Law’s planned giving program, contact:
Joe Plante, School of Law Development Officer, jpplante@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-6972.