Help Eric Ligon Support CVAD Students
Help Eric Ligon Support CVAD Students
For nearly 40 years, Dean Eric Ligon helped build the nationally recognized Communication Design program at the University of North Texas—shaping creative thinkers, resilient professionals, and an extraordinary alumni community.
As Senior Associate Dean Ligon retires, he asked that his legacy not be a scholarship in his name, but continued support for the program itself.
Your gift to the Communication Design Fund provides flexible resources that directly benefit students and faculty—supporting design show entry fees, guest speakers, and faculty research that enriches the classroom.
You are the legacy.
Join us in investing in the future of Communication Design at UNT.
What Your Support Makes Possible
- Entry fees for regional, national, and international design competitions
- Guest speakers who broaden students’ creative and professional horizons
- Faculty research that feeds directly back into curriculum and classes
Every gift helps students thrive in a changing higher‑education landscape.
UNT has implemented a new gift allocation policy, UNT Policy 09.003 Gift Allocation, designed to maximize the impact of your giving. Please visit our Gift Allocation FAQ page to learn more.
$50
Student Support
Helps cover one student’s entry fee for a regional or national design competition—giving their work exposure beyond the classroom
$100
Event Keynote Support
Supports guest speaker costs (honoraria, travel, or hospitality), bringing practicing designers and creative leaders into direct conversation with students.
$250
Faculty Support
Helps fund faculty research, conference participation, or curriculum enrichment, ensuring classroom learning reflects current professional practice.
