The Power of Study Abroad

June 15, 2026

By Steve Kerr | Photos: Provided by Steve Kerr and the Kerr Family

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Wildcat legend Steve Kerr’s international upbringing sparked a curiosity about the world, a love of travel and a lifelong embrace of cultural diversity. Now, Kerr and his wife, Margot, both 1988 University of Arizona graduates, have created the Kerr Family Endowment for Humanities Abroad.

“My family and I have committed $1 million to the College of Humanities, and we feel very strongly that this is something that will provide U of A students in the College of Humanities an unbelievable experience.

“If you’ve ever studied abroad, whether you were a U of A student or went to another school, you know the importance and the value of traveling, of experiencing a different culture.

“Having grown up overseas and traveled throughout my childhood, I realize and recognize how important cultural exchange and studying abroad can be. They’re just so powerful.

“If you’re an alum, if you’re a basketball fan, if you are a fan of the ’88 team that went to the Final Four, or if you just love the school and you’re a supporter, I would love to have this be a group effort where we get donations — even small donations. Everything really adds up.

“If we get a lot of people thinking about this and adding to the endowment, it becomes really powerful, and it makes the U of A that much stronger.”

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