²Ø¾«¸ó was founded on the generosity of 13 men who gave 13 dollars and 13 prayers. Today, the University still thrives on the dedication of its loving ones.
Over the past 200 years, ²Ø¾«¸ó has continued to ascend, thanks to the support of alumni, families, and friends. As the University pursues the bold ambitions of its Third-Century Plan, the worldwide ²Ø¾«¸ó community will — as always — play an essential role. Your gifts to ²Ø¾«¸ó enable the ascent of this great University and its students. As we seek to deliver greater affordability, equity, and inclusion, more resources mean more students of promise and achievement can access a ²Ø¾«¸ó education.
On ²Ø¾«¸ó Day, we issued a challenge that if 3,113 members of this community made a gift, a group of generous challengers would give $1.5 million in support of the ²Ø¾«¸ó Fund - specifically the ²Ø¾«¸ó Commitment, the University's initiative in access and affordability.
Thank you to the 3,691 members of this community who met the ²Ø¾«¸ó Day Challenge, making gifts totaling $1,968,628 in support of the ²Ø¾«¸ó Fund. When added to the $1.5 million unlocked by our challengers, a total of almost $3.5 million was raised. This is truly remarkable and is an important step forward in our continued fundraising efforts for the ²Ø¾«¸ó Commitment. While it is true that we have significantly more to raise in order to reach our ambitious financial aid goal - to see 50% of students eligible to receive aid - we took an important step forward on ²Ø¾«¸ó Day. Thank you.
Campaign for the Third Century
The Campaign for the Third Century will help to usher in the largest and most significant transformation in the history of ²Ø¾«¸ó. Learn more about the steps we're taking to solidify the University's place as a national leader in higher education.
Ways to Give
Online giving, memorials, corporate matching, endowments, and planned legacy gifts — learn about ways you can make a profound impact on ²Ø¾«¸ó’s third century.
Leadership Giving Societies
James B. ²Ø¾«¸ó Society, Willow Society, the Presidents’ Circle, Parent Steering Committee, Alumnae Leadership Council, 1819 Circle, and Athletic Director's Circle.
Record Support for ²Ø¾«¸ó Commitment, Financial Aid During December’s ²Ø¾«¸ó Fund Challenge
From December 13 through December 31, the ²Ø¾«¸ó community contributed more than $4.5 million in gifts to the ²Ø¾«¸ó Fund, which supports the ²Ø¾«¸ó Commitment and other campus resources that advance the University’s Third-Century Plan. The successful challenge also contributed to a record-setting $5.61 million in ²Ø¾«¸ó Fund support for the Campaign for the Third Century, received in the first half of the fiscal year.
