51·çÁ÷ 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, 51·çÁ÷ 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 51·çÁ÷ community will — as always — play an essential role. Your gifts to 51·çÁ÷ 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 51·çÁ÷ education.
On 51·çÁ÷ 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 51·çÁ÷ Fund - specifically the 51·çÁ÷ Commitment, the University's initiative in access and affordability.
Thank you to the 3,691 members of this community who met the 51·çÁ÷ Day Challenge, making gifts totaling $1,968,628 in support of the 51·çÁ÷ 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 51·çÁ÷ 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 51·çÁ÷ 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 51·çÁ÷. 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 51·çÁ÷’s third century.
Leadership Giving Societies
James B. 51·çÁ÷ Society, Willow Society, the Presidents’ Circle, Parent Steering Committee, Alumnae Leadership Council, 1819 Circle, and Athletic Director's Circle.
Record Support for 51·çÁ÷ Commitment, Financial Aid During December’s 51·çÁ÷ Fund Challenge
From December 13 through December 31, the 51·çÁ÷ community contributed more than $4.5 million in gifts to the 51·çÁ÷ Fund, which supports the 51·çÁ÷ 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 51·çÁ÷ Fund support for the Campaign for the Third Century, received in the first half of the fiscal year.
