Endowed Professorships

Endowed professorships enable the College to recruit and retain faculty members who are committed to excellence in teaching and research and dedicated to Lewis & Clark students.

The College is grateful to those who have made possible the many permanent endowed professorships at Lewis & Clark.

Donors who choose to endow a faculty position recognize that their gift will make a lasting, living contribution and strengthen the core of the College. It will help recruit leading professors, widening the College's breadth of talent and securing a solid education for its students, who ultimately reap the benefits of such a gift.

Naming an Endowed Professorship Fund

The income from a named endowed professorship provides salary, benefits, and provides a long-term commitment that often enables outstanding educators to pursue projects at the cutting-edge of educational development and research. The minimum amount required to endow a professorship is $1,000,000. To learn more about establishing an endowed professorship please contact the Office of Major Gifts at (503) 768-7939 or (800) 753-9292.

View List of Endowed Professorships