The Wathen Fund was created by Thomas W. Wathen a Vincennes native and 1949 VU graduate,
during the University’s Third Century of Excellence capital campaign. The $1 million
gift to establish the fund was made to assist VU in advancing its educational mission
by addressing the technology challenges of the future. Mr. Wathen endowed the fund
with the VU Foundation and the annual income from the gift is used to award the grants. Faculty
may apply for a grant through the annual call for proposals.
