By investing in programs that promote freedom of thought, diversity of perspective, and civil debate, we aim to strengthen the conditions that allow liberty to endure. We welcome your support in this effort.
Chancellor’s Restoring Trust Fund
In fall of 2024, Chancellor Martin co-signed a statement of principles with Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier affirming free expression, academic freedom, and institutional neutrality. Soon after, they launched the Restoring Trust in Higher Education Initiative to address the challenges that higher education institutions are facing in an era of heightened public scrutiny. This fund supports this ongoing effort, which includes the Ordered Liberty Project.
Endowed Professorships & Faculty Recruitment
We are building our classical liberal faculty bench through the Ordered Liberty Project. Seeking out scholars across a range of disciplines, we are currently searching for candidates to fill two endowed professorships, the Laurel and Cliff Asness Distinguished Professorship and the Earl H. and Suzanne S. Harbison Distinguished Professorship. We hope to attract support for additional endowed professorships ($3 million) and endowed distinguished professorships ($4 million).
To explore additional ways of supporting the Ordered Liberty Project, please contact Nancy Barter.