Leave a Legacy of Lifelong Learning

Support Future Generations of Explorers

At the Humanities Seminars Program, learning never ends—it evolves, deepens, and enriches every chapter of life. Your legacy can ensure that curious minds continue to explore, connect, and grow for generations to come. By making a planned gift, you help preserve the spirit of lifelong learning that defines HSP—where passionate faculty and engaged students come together in a community that celebrates ideas, curiosity, and intellectual adventure.

Legacy in Action: Honoring Barbro Drott Huth

When Frank Mascia and his family sought to honor the life and passions of Barbro Drott Huth, they chose a legacy rooted in discovery. Barbro was a true renaissance scholar—insatiably curious, with a deep love for history, art, literature, and science. A devoted student of the Humanities Seminars Program, she found joy and purpose in every course she took.

To celebrate her lifelong love of learning, her family made a legacy gift to endow an annual six-week HSP course in Barbro’s memory. This generous contribution ensures that one course each year will be taught by world-class University of Arizona faculty, enriching the minds of adult learners for generations to come.

Their gift—deposited in the Friends of HSP Endowment Fund—secures the program’s future and reflects the lasting impact of planned giving: personal, meaningful, and transformative.

Ways to Leave Your Legacy

🔹 Gifts That Pay You Income

Support HSP while receiving income for life through charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts. These planned gifts provide financial flexibility while securing HSP’s future.

🔹 Gifts of Retirement Plans

Giving through your retirement plan can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to support HSP. These gifts may reduce the tax burden on your estate and allow you to direct resources toward a program that has enriched your life.

🔹 Gifts to the Endowment

Join others in securing a bright future for HSP by giving to our endowment. These gifts are seeds of sustainability, helping ensure our tradition of excellence continues—supporting faculty honoraria, scholarships, and program innovation for years to come.

🔹 Gifts Now

Many donors choose to support HSP through stock transfers, grants from Donor Advised Funds, or Qualified Charitable Distributions from their IRAs. These options often offer greater tax advantages than traditional cash gifts.

🔹 Gifts by Will or Trust

Create a lasting impact by including a charitable bequest in your will or trust. This simple act ensures the sustainability of HSP and supports the next generation of learners—those who, like you, find joy in lifelong discovery.

🔹 Gifts by Beneficiary Designation

You can name the Humanities Seminars Program as a beneficiary of life insurance policies, bank accounts, or investment assets (like IRAs and 401(k)s). It’s an easy way to make a significant difference while preserving your estate for loved ones.

Your Legacy, Your Story

Planned giving is more than a financial decision. It’s a reflection of your values—a testament to how much you believe in the power of knowledge, the joy of learning, and the enduring impact of community. Together, we can make sure that the Humanities Seminars Program remains a beacon of intellectual curiosity and boundless exploration for all who seek it.

Ready to Begin?

We’re here to help you craft a giving plan that aligns with your goals and passions. For confidential guidance and personalized support, please contact:

Micah Lunsford, Director
Humanities Seminars Program

Michele Murphy
Director of Development, College of Humanities

Emily Jackson
Associate Director, Gift Planning

Contact Us

hspstaff@arizona.edu | (520) 621-2492