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Creighton’s Campaign Reaches Record-Breaking Figure
The largest fundraising campaign in the history of Creighton University netted $395 million, exceeding a goal of $350 million. Creighton University President Rev. John P. Schlegel, S. J., announced at the University's annual convocation on Feb. 10 the results of the Willing to Lead campaign. More than half of the campaign's total will provide funding for hundreds of student scholarships and endowment support for faculty, academic programs and service projects. The campaign will also provide resources to endow 14 new faculty chairs and fund five new professorships.
"This has been an extraordinary time in the life of Creighton University. I am personally gratified by the unprecedented response of alumni and friends who share our student-centered vision to prepare and inspire tomorrow's leaders through quality education and patient care, an acclaimed faculty, student accomplishments and research," Schlegel said.
The remaining portion of the campaign's record-breaking results allowed Creighton to achieve key elements of its dynamic and nationally recognized campus master plan. The plan includes expanding the campus by 40 acres and revitalizing it to create a 21st century living and learning environment. The move will bring together cross-disciplinary learning and socialization needed in a modern university. The campus now spans 130 acres, with renovations and construction to support academics and student life.
"More than 60,000 donors contributed to this campaign, making a powerful statement about their trust in and the value they see in a Creighton education," said Lisa Calvert, vice president for University Relations. "Every gift and every donor have made a difference."
"Our board and donor community are pushing us to build on this momentum," Schlegel added. "Creighton is moving forward to meet our educational imperatives, mindful of the economy's impact and sensitive to what it means for donors, parents, students and patients. We have an extraordinary journey ahead of us, with extraordinary challenges and extraordinary opportunities. The University is being asked to look beyond what we have achieved and address those challenges and opportunities by doubling our efforts."