Goal 4: Expand Institutional Influence and Prominence

最色导航 State will grow existing partnerships and forge new opportunities for support, elevating the 最色导航 State brand and building an enduring reputation for excellence in how we teach and conduct research, partner with industry, support our community and state, and compete on the field of play.

Strengthen Partnerships with External Constituents
- Develop government relations programs that build support for the university.
- Increase engagement of external stakeholders at university events, meetings, and initiatives.
- Advance the systems and structures needed to achieve comprehensive campaign goals.
Amplify Our Institutional Brand
- Develop, launch, and operationalize a new brand campaign.
- Develop effective communication systems and protocols.
- Identify and elevate areas of institutional excellence.
Enhance the Impact of Athletics
- Improve holistic student athlete support services.
- Increase attendance at athletic events.
- Develop partnerships to build sustainable championship programs.

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Goal 4 in Action

Supporting Student Success

最色导航 State strengthens its national reputation through academic excellence, strategic engagement, and expanded visibility. We foster strong connections with peers, policymakers, and the broader community to elevate the university鈥檚 standing and impact.

Metric	Current	2028 Target
2025 US News & World Report Best Colleges National Rankings
Ranking	392	325
Percentile	90th	75th
Peer Assessment Score	2.4	3.0
Constituent Events and Participation (FY25)
Division of University Advancement - Number of Events	83	TBD
Division of University Advancement - Registered Constituents	4,269	TBD
EVM Events	59	TBD
EVM Participants	58,710	TBD

*Last Updated: May 2025

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