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Individual Donor Goal
210 of 250 goal
%Total Donation Goal
$95,386 of $80,000 goal
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Virtual Reality
Nursing Lab
$4,265 of $10,000 goal
This fund supports additional simulation software licenses, scenario development, and research in the College of Nursing and Health Virtual Reality Nursing Laboratory. The lab provides nursing students with simulated real-world clinical experiences, while they gain proficiency in delivering effective, compassionate interprofessional care. This project also fosters collaboration with Angela Hospice and Marywood Nursing Care Center, neighboring Felician Ministries.
Dr. Karen L. Obsniuk
Scholarship Fund
$4,175 of $4,000 goal
Started in 2024 upon her retirement as dean of the College of Education & Human Development, this scholarship fund needs $4,000 to become fully endowed. It will then award an annual scholarship in perpetuity. This scholarship honors Dr. O’s more than 40 years of dedicated service and will help educate future teachers and school administrators.
Summer Camp for
Deaf Teens
$5,000 of $5,000 goal
Support for this fund in the College of Arts and Sciences will help Madonna University secure additional funding from corporations and foundations to offer a week-long summer camp for deaf high school students in the future. A collaborative effort, the camp will expose students to careers in Sign Language Studies, Broadcast & Cinema Arts, and Forensic Science.
Take 5 Lounge Student Project
$5,000 of $5,000 goal
The Student Senate will add this year's funds to those raised last St. Felix Day, for a total of $10,800 to replace the worn furniture in the Take 5 Lounge, where students study, eat, and hang out between classes.
Computer Science/
Cybersecurity Technology
$10,000 of $10,000 goal
Gifts to this fund will support the purchase of high-performance computers and student workstations for the
School of Business's computer science and cybersecurity programs. This much-needed technology would be suitable
for programming and running virtual machines.
Bridge to Success Program
$7,500 of $7,500 goal
This fund supports the Bridge to Success summer bridge program for Pell-eligible, first-generation students from
Metro Detroit. This 10-day residential experience is designed to support approximately 20 first-year students in their transition to college and to build a strong foundation for their academic success.
Madonna Fund
$19,633 of $31,000 goal
Dollars raised for the Madonna Fund are used to address the University’s most pressing needs determined by President Chris Dougherty, e.g., recruiting/retaining high-quality faculty members, supporting scholarships, and having funds available for maintenance and emergencies.
Athletics
Woodworth & Cox Alumni Scholarship
$7,520 of $7,500 goal
This endowed scholarship, created by former Crusaders basketball players Jim Woodworth '04 and Aaron Cox '03, provides scholarships to Madonna men's basketball players.
A Gift of Time
Progress: people have donated timePlease consider donating your time to help advance the mission of Madonna and assist with a campus clean-up before commencement. If you have time on your hands, we could use a hand sprucing up the grounds!
Wednesday March 18, 2026 is Madonna University's Annual St. Felix Day of Giving!
St. Felix Day of Giving brings together the Madonna community to support projects that advance the mission of Madonna University and enhance the student learning experience.
As in previous years, our goals, although ambitious, continue to be focused on our students. Please support the project or fund that speaks to you, then spread the word about all of the great things happening at Madonna, and why you support the University.
Madonna University exemplifies the fine tradition of Catholic and Franciscan scholarship that has contributed significantly to the intellectual and professional development in our society. With alumni on every continent except Antarctica, Madonna University graduates apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful service around the world – improving the lives of others while excelling in their professions. Thank you for considering a gift to one or more of these projects.
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Two of our generous Madonna University Trustees have agreed to match St. Felix Day donations
up to a total of $40,000!
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