OUR IMPACT
NEXT BOLD STEP
MSOE’s Campaign to Accelerate Innovation
The Next Bold Step Campaign is about impact.
It’s about shaping the university to be the national leader in applied AI education and ensuring our graduates are ready to rise to tomorrow’s challenges. It’s about transforming the student experience, enhancing our academic foundation, and building on MSOE’s reputation as a hub for forward-thinking education.
Through bold innovation, academic excellence, and community engagement, we empower students to tackle global issues and drive meaningful change.
DONOR STORIES
From Student to Steward: A Journey of Gratitude
A Life of Teaching, A Legacy of Giving
Redefining Giving Back
Building from the Ground Up
Alumnus Invests in Tomorrow’s Talent
Alumnus Invests in Tomorrow's Talent
In the two decades since graduating from MSOE in computer engineering, MSOE Regent and alumnus Nick Haemel ’02 has remained invested in the future of his alma mater and the students it serves.
Building From the Ground Up
When Jason Schneider ’03 graduated with his degree in construction management, he never imagined the amazing impact he and a team of other MSOE grads would have on helping transform the student learning experience for future generations of Raiders.
Redefining Giving Back
From volunteering her time to spearheading a matching gift challenge, junior civil engineering major Helen Bechthold is redefining what it means to give back.
A Life of Teaching, A Legacy of Giving
In high school, Dr. Larry Fennigkoh ’74, ’86 already knew he was destined to attend MSOE, but it wasn’t until his sophomore year of college when he discovered his true passion to pursue a career in biomedical engineering.
From Student to Steward: A Journey of Gratitude
Dr. Ed Raether ’68 is a familiar and friendly face to many within the MSOE community. Whether he’s driving around the golf course at the President’s Golf Outing or attending a Regents meeting, Raether has remained a dedicated and active member of his alma mater for nearly 60 years.
Preparing the Leaders of Tomorrow
The Next Bold Step Campaign aligns perfectly with MSOE’s mission to prepare students to lead. By integrating AI and Machine Learning into our engineering programs and creating collaborative learning spaces, we equip graduates with the skills to solve challenges in industries ranging from healthcare to business to technology.
Shaping Impact Together
Your support makes this transformation possible. Every dollar raised fuels the future of MSOE, ensuring we remain a beacon of innovation, opportunity, and excellence. Together, we will prepare leaders who will solve the complex challenges of tomorrow—and leave a legacy of impact that resonates for generations.
Join MSOE’s Next Bold Step Campaign today. Together, we’ll advance our mission and shape the future.
