Create an Environment Committed to Character & Leadership Development
The ideas and practices that empower boys to harness their strengths, take responsibility, and act with purpose and integrity are woven throughout the school day and across divisions.
A founding and guiding principle of University School is the importance of educating boys in all aspects of their lives—that their intellectual, physical, and social-emotional development are all essential to shaping young men of character who lead & serve. These ideas are galvanized at the Center for the Education of Boys, a US initiative advancing research-based practices and equipping teachers, coaches, families, and mentors with the tools to help boys thrive.
Campaign funds will enhance and expand character & leadership education and opportunities. Our vision positions US as the national leader in boys' education. We will create, curate, and share world-class resources and practices to inform those who guide boys—so that all boys may learn, lead, and serve at their highest potential while flourishing as individuals and citizens of the world.
Priority Goal: $15 million
Campaign Impact
With the support of our community, we are advancing our vision to create an environment committed to character & leadership development.
| The Center for the Education of Boys Endowment Fund |
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Bruce Dunn ’52 was the driver behind the Center for the Education of Boys and has propelled our work in the area of character education and leadership development — providing parents, teachers, and the greater community with the best resources and practices on raising and inspiring boys to live the School’s motto of Responsibility, Loyalty, Consideration. A gift from alumni brothers, Joe Brown ’85 and Jim Brown ’82, provided the means to renovate the Pickands Living Room and establish a home for The Center of the Education of Boys on the Shaker Campus. |
| The Byrnes Endowment Fund for Social-Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement |
| Marc Byrnes ’72 established this fund to enable boys to develop their own concentrated program of community engagement, in order to serve the greater good. They develop ideas to solve social problems, learn from nonprofits working on related issues, and gain hands-on knowledge through internships, start-up experiences, and problem-solving opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio. |
| The Class of 1979 Mental Health Fund |
| Established by Melony and Adam Lewis ’79, this fund will provide meaningful professional development opportunities focused on developing self-management skills and coping strategies, building healthy relationships, practicing mindfulness, and making healthy lifestyle choices with an emphasis on nutritional habits and getting quality sleep. |
| The Hollington Family Eighth Grade Speaking Contest |
| Recognizing the vital importance of one’s ability to speak and communicate clearly, Dick Hollington ’50 established this fund to support the long tradition of public speaking at US and University School's Eighth Grade Speaking Contest. |
"Being part of a team at US has taught me how to not be selfish. I learned to play for the person next to me, the person in front of me, and the team on the jersey I wear."
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TylarClass of 2027 |
