The President's Club
Message from President Keith Elder, Ph.D.
I was thrilled to join the Saint Xavier University community as SXU's 22nd president in March 2024. Everything we do at Saint Xavier -- everything we're reimagining about a better future for our students -- is made possible by philanthropic investments like yours. Your gift, which earned your inclusion in our President's Club, enables a Mercy-inspired, transformative education that prepares our students to be compassionate leaders who will better our world.
I am delighted to have you by our side as we carry out this profoundly important and meaningful educational mission. We couldn't do it without you. Thank you for being with us.

President Keith Elder, Ph.D.
Thank You
SXU's President's Club members are part of a dedicated community of donors committed to the future of Saint Xavier. Your generous support transforms the student experience, enables vibrant, hands-on learning on and off campus, supports student-athletes in their quest for excellence, and helps attract a highly talented and collaborative community of students, faculty and staff.
Thank you to our President's Club members for joining us in advancing SXU's vision through philanthropy and engagement.
Donor Statement

Joey Markasovic '22
International Studies
My connection to Saint Xavier University began at a young age, when my oldest brother, Frankie, attended SXU and was part of the 2011 National Championship football team. My other brother, Mikey, also attended the University in 2016. Through both of them, I was introduced early on to the strong sense of family, pride, and tradition that defines the SXU community. From that point forward, Saint Xavier always felt like home to me.
When I committed to Saint Xavier during my senior year of high school, I was excited to embrace the Cougar experience fully. From the moment I arrived on campus, I felt a genuine sense of belonging and purpose, knowing I was part of something bigger than myself. The relationships I built, the values I developed, and the support I received throughout my time at SXU shaped me both personally and professionally. I carry a tremendous amount of pride in being a Cougar, and that pride fuels my desire to give back wherever I can.
My decision to give back to Saint Xavier is inspired by the values the University instilled in me—community, service, leadership, and faith. My experiences as a student-athlete, combined with seeing the opportunities SXU provided my brothers and so many others, motivated me to invest in a place that has given so much to my family and me. I am especially passionate about supporting areas that enhance the student experience, whether through athletics, academic programs, or resources that help students thrive both in and out of the classroom. Supporting Saint Xavier matters because I know firsthand the impact a strong, supportive university can have on a student’s confidence, growth, and future. I want students to have access to the same sense of belonging, opportunity, and encouragement that I experienced. I hope my support helps students succeed academically, grow as leaders, and feel empowered to pursue their goals. More broadly, I see my giving as a way to strengthen the SXU community and help advance the University’s mission—today and for generations to come.
To current and future Cougars: take pride in being part of this community, get involved, and never hesitate to lean on the people around you. Saint Xavier is a place that truly wants to see you succeed—embrace every opportunity, and always remember that you are part of something special.
GO COUGS!
Membership
President's Club membership is open to anyone who gives a total of $1,000 or more in any given fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Employer matching gifts also count toward individual President's Club membership.
For more information about Saint Xavier's President's Club, please contact the Office of University Advancement at advancementFREESXU or 773-298-3940.

How to Give
- Make a credit card gift online. You can make a one-time gift or set up a recurring gift.
- Make a credit card gift over the phone by calling the Office of University Advancement at 773-298-3940.
- Send a check payable to Saint Xavier University to:
Saint Xavier University
University Advancement
3700 W. 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655
- Give a gift of securities. For instructions, please contact the Office of University Advancement at advancementFREESXU.
- Check to see if your employer will match your gift to double your contribution.
Your President's Club gift ensures our financial stability, providing the flexibility to effectively respond to both pressing needs and new opportunities.

Your Gift Helps Students Follow Their Dreams
"Being awarded this scholarship is not only helping me to pursue my journey through nursing school, it's also reassuring me that someone else cares enough to invest in my education as much as I do. It takes a village to help the next generation become successful, and I am so grateful to the donors giving me the opportunity to prove that. I pray that when I get older, I can contribute to another person's education the way the donors were able to contribute to mine."
- Kayla Williams
Eileen Callaghan Memorial Scholarship
