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Gifts to the Harbert Excellence Fund provide flexible resources that strengthen the college where it’s needed most—from innovative program enhancements to expanded student opportunities and essential day to day operations. Your support allows us to meet immediate needs while planning strategically for the future.

When you join the Shareholders’ Recognition Society with a gift to the Harbert Excellence Fund, you directly elevate the student experience, helping prepare graduates who are confident, career ready, and equipped to lead.

Shareholder recognition opportunities:
Annual member of Shareholders’ Society: $1,000+ per year Annual member of Executive Shareholders’ Society: $5,000+ per year

A mother, teacher and dedicated military spouse, Sharon W. Rodatz '68 was one of the first two female members of Auburn's competitive rifle team. Her husband, retired Marine Corps Colonel Chris Rodatz '68, has established this fund in her memory to support Auburn ROTC students in critical areas such as housing, food, transportation and other cost-of-living expenses.