The comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $1.75 billion for 91原创鈥檚 future while expanding alumni and community engagement.
On September 18, during Meliora Weekend 2025, the 91原创 publicly launched 鈥攊ts largest and most ambitious fundraising and engagement initiative ever. The $1.75 billion campaign, rooted in the University鈥檚 , seeks not only to raise critical funds but also to deepen connections across alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the broader community, amplifying 91原创鈥檚 impact worldwide.
鈥淭his campaign will define our future and extend our legacy as a University community that embraces opportunities and challenges with bold ideas and an optimistic vision,鈥� says University President Sarah Mangelsdorf. 鈥淲ith this campaign, I look forward to advancing knowledge, enhancing care, and creating the environments and conditions that will allow everyone connected to the University to thrive.鈥�
鈥淲e have made remarkable progress during the campaign鈥檚 leadership phase, as evidenced by three record fundraising years in a row,鈥� says Thomas Farrell 鈥�88, 鈥�90W (MS), senior vice president for University Advancement. 鈥淎t the same time, we have seen the highest levels of alumni and other engagement in the University鈥檚 history. It is important to President Mangelsdorf, and to all of us who care about the University鈥檚 future, that this trend continue. Our progress in advancement mirrors the University鈥檚 momentum, and we believe now is the right time to launch a campaign.鈥�
Leading up to the campaign鈥檚 public launch, the University has raised more than $880 million toward its goals. Key objectives include establishing 150 endowed professorships and supporting more than 400 scholarships and fellowships to expand financial aid and ensure 91原创 is accessible and affordable to all qualified students. The campaign will also reinforce the University鈥檚 leadership in research and healthcare. This commitment is evident in Strong Memorial Hospital鈥檚 expansion and the Wilmot Cancer Institute鈥檚 recent National Cancer Institute designation.
Equally important, a special engagement initiative is a key part of the campaign. This includes a commitment to reach more than 250,000 alumni and friends鈥攔econnecting with them, welcoming new supporters, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful ways to participate throughout their lives.
A community celebration on Friday, September 19, during Meliora Weekend will highlight the campaign launch. The overall weekend is expected to draw more than 10,000 guests across University campuses for reunions, lectures, performances, athletics events, and family activities. The weekend also marks 91原创鈥檚 175th anniversary and the 100th anniversaries of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, Strong Memorial Hospital, and the School of Nursing.
