Support a lifetime of learning at Columbus State University.

Why give to CPE

Continuing & Professional Education is a community-supported enterprise of Columbus State University. Our programs—workforce credentials, professional development, youth camps, English language instruction, and enrichment for adults at every stage of life—are sustained by the people who participate in them. That means your gift does something rare: it doesn’t supplement a budget, it creates. New programs, scholarships for learners who couldn’t otherwise attend, and opportunities that reach from first grade to retirement begin with gifts like yours.

Learning does not end with a degree. People return to education throughout their lives: to build skills, change careers, explore new interests, connect with their communities, and keep growing. CPE creates those opportunities for learners who may never otherwise see themselves reflected in the traditional university experience.

What your gift can support

A tradition built through philanthropy

Philanthropic support has long been part of continuing education at Columbus State. The Turner family’s investment helped establish the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center and created a lasting source of support for continuing education. That legacy continues today through the CSU Foundation.

New gifts can help extend that tradition to the next generation of lifelong learners.

Ways to give

Have a specific purpose in mind? If you are interested in supporting a particular lifelong-learning initiative, establishing a named fund, or discussing a larger gift, please contact University Advancement before making your gift so the appropriate designation can be arranged.