Donor Report 2024-2025

Letter from the President

At Ursuline Academy of Dallas, we believe in the transformative power of community. This past year, our collective spirit shone brightly as we marked the 10th consecutive year of 100% employee giving, celebrated inspiring engagement from our dedicated parents, and saw meaningful growth in alumnae giving and involvement. These results are more than numbers; they reflect our shared belief that we are all in this together – Insieme!

Because participation and giving continue to grow year after year, Ursuline remains in a strong and healthy financial position. Your generosity, in every form, allows us to live out the Ursuline mission each day. Together, we exceeded the goal for The Ursuline Fund, sustained and enhanced our campus, and invested in faculty development. We also launched the Ursuline Learning Lab, providing innovative resources and personalized support for every student’s unique learning journey.

Our Gala in February was another extraordinary success, making it possible to provide tuition assistance to nearly a quarter of our student body and open doors for talented young women to experience an Ursuline education. Ursuline’s endowment experienced meaningful growth, strengthening our ability to invest in student scholarships, faculty excellence, and mission driven programs that ensure the long-term vitality of our school and the transformative education we provide.

I am equally grateful for the countless volunteers who give their time and talent so generously. Their presence brings energy and heart to campus life, making everything from daily programs to major events possible and enriching the experience for our entire community.

As we reflect on these accomplishments, we are reminded of the words of St. Angela Merici, found in her Second Legacy: “I beg you to take care of all your daughters, having each and every one engraved on your mind and heart…and every detail about them.” This spirit of care and support is at the heart of an Ursuline education. Our heritage, rooted in the legacy of the Ursuline Sisters, calls us to nurture the whole person—spiritually and intellectually. The tradition of Serviam (“I will serve”) is not just a motto, but a lived reality, made possible by the generosity of our entire community.

As we embark on our 152^nd year, your partnership sustains our mission and shapes the future of every Ursuline girl. Together, we ensure that Ursuline Academy remains a beacon of faith, learning, and leadership. You have my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support.

Yours in Serviam,

Andrea Shurley, Ed.D.
President