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We hope you will consider donating to ÂÌñÉç's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Every gift makes a difference.

The ÂÌñÉç Fund

The ÂÌñÉç Fund is the University's annual giving program. You have the option to specify your ÂÌñÉç Fund donation for the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Gifts to Decker College through the ÂÌñÉç Fund allow us to address the college's greatest needs, including support for students, faculty, programs and projects.

The online form is quick and easy. Go to the and complete the information requested. 

Once your transaction is approved, you will receive an email confirmation of your gift. A few days later, you will receive an official tax receipt in the mail. Gifts of $1,000 or more to the ÂÌñÉç Fund within a fiscal year are recognized with membership to the ÂÌñÉç Fund Leadership Society.

Joyce Ferrario Memorial Nursing Scholarship

A scholarship was established in memory of Joyce Ferrario, dean of the Decker School of Nursing from 2005 until 2015. She passed away in January 2021; read about her legacy.

• To donate by check, make the check payable to the ÂÌñÉç Foundation. In the memo line write Dr. Joyce Ferrario Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Mail the check to the ÂÌñÉç Foundation, PO Box 6005, ÂÌñÉç, NY 13902-6005. 
• To make a secure online credit card donation, go to and type the following in the special comments box: Gift for Dr. Joyce Ferrario Memorial Nursing Scholarship.

Haley Anderson Memorial Fund

A was established to honor Haley Anderson, a senior nursing student who died in March 2018. 

Assessment Kit Sponsorship Program

Nursing students must purchase medical assessment kits for use during clinical and simulation experiences. These kits contain equipment essential for their success in the nursing program.

You have the opportunity to provide a student with an essential kit to alleviate their financial burden and recognize their dedication to helping others. Sponsors can also mentor the students they support and connect with them at special events. There is no limit to the number of students you can sponsor.

To be a sponsor, please make a gift of $150 and .

Read an article about the Assessment Kit Sponsorship program and how it helps undergraduate nursing students.

Other Giving Opportunities

Additional funding opportunities are available to donors interested in supporting  Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. To discuss these options, contact Rebecca Benner, associate vice president for advancement, at rbenner@binghamton.edu or 607–777–7322.