Invest in the Future. Create Lasting Societal Impact.
At the College of Public Affairs and Societal Impact (CoPASI), we prepare the next generation of leaders, public servants, policymakers, social workers, researchers, and advocates who are committed to strengthening communities and addressing society’s most pressing challenges. Through transformative education, impactful research, and community-centered service, our students graduate ready to lead and create meaningful change.
Your investment directly supports student success by providing:
- Scholarships that remove financial barriers and expand access to educational opportunity.
- Paid Internships and Experiential Learning that connect students with real-world professional experiences and community impact projects.
- Career Readiness and Workforce Development through AI-enhanced learning experiences, industry-recognized microcredentials, leadership development, applied research, and other hands-on opportunities that prepare students for success in public service, nonprofit leadership, policy, criminal justice, social work, and related professions.
- Emergency Student Assistance that helps students overcome unexpected financial hardships and stay on track to graduation.
- Student Research and Professional Development opportunities that allow students to present research, engage with experts, and build the skills needed to become future leaders.
Through our academic programs, the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, and the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice, CoPASI combines education, research, and community engagement to create lasting impact across Texas and beyond.
Your Gift Does More Than Support a Student.
It helps develop leaders, strengthen communities, advance innovative solutions, and create opportunities that transform lives.
Invest in Student Success. Invest in Leadership. Invest in Societal Impact. Invest in CoPASI.