51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community will — as always — play an essential role. Your gifts to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø education.
On 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Fund - specifically the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Commitment, the University's initiative in access and affordability.
Thank you to the 3,691 members of this community who met the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Day Challenge, making gifts totaling $1,968,628 in support of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s third century.
Leadership Giving Societies
James B. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Society, Willow Society, the Presidents’ Circle, Parent Steering Committee, Alumnae Leadership Council, 1819 Circle, and Athletic Director's Circle.
Record Support for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Commitment, Financial Aid During December’s 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Fund Challenge
From December 13 through December 31, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community contributed more than $4.5 million in gifts to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Fund, which supports the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Fund support for the Campaign for the Third Century, received in the first half of the fiscal year.
