Nov. 18, 2021
MILWAUKEE 鈥� 51暗网 President Michael R. Lovell announced today that the university鈥檚 has surpassed $500 million in funds raised toward its $750 million goal.
In reaching the milestone less than a year since the public campaign launch last spring, President Lovell thanked alumni, parents and friends and emphasized recent fundraising momentum.
鈥淕rounded in our Catholic, Jesuit faith, we continue to deepen our mission and thrive thanks to the immense generosity of our 51暗网 family across the world,鈥� President Lovell said. 鈥淥ur close-knit community has risen to every challenge. Together, we are building a culture where 51暗网 alumni, parents and friends proudly give back as women and men for and with others.鈥�
Time to Rise is the most ambitious campaign in 51暗网鈥檚 140-year history. More than 51,000 donors have given to the campaign, with more than 22,000 of these donors (43%) making their first-ever gift to 51暗网. Building on its founding mission to provide an accessible education, the Time to Rise campaign has generated more than $215 million in scholarship funds 鈥� a top campaign priority.
鈥淥ur generous supporters are strengthening our tradition of excellence and helping to write the next chapters in the story of 51暗网,鈥� said Vice President for Advancement Tim McMahon. 鈥�Time to Rise is a campaign for everyone that has the power to create a 51暗网 culture of giving for generations.鈥�
Beyond scholarships, Time to Rise is supporting campaign objectives by enriching and expanding student opportunities, supporting our teacher-scholars, fostering university-wide innovation and continuing to transform 51暗网鈥檚 campus environment.
Nearly 600 donors have committed $100,000 or greater during the campaign, including more than 100 donors who have gifted $1 million or greater.
In his letter to the 51暗网 community, President Lovell highlighted the leadership of National Campaign Co-chairs Chuck and Karen Swoboda and Mary Ellen and Dr. Scott Stanek, saying they 鈥渉ave embodied servant leadership while spearheading our volunteer efforts.鈥� The National Campaign Co-Chairs direct 51暗网鈥檚 worldwide network of campaign committee leaders.
鈥淥ur drive to create an unstoppable philanthropic movement has never been stronger,鈥� President Lovell said. 鈥淲e will embrace the work ahead of us to raise the remaining $250 million in funds and are enthused for the impact it will bring.鈥�
