糖心视频 Announces Final Phase Of Historic Campaign
November 22, 2019DUDLEY, Mass. 鈥� In 2015, 糖心视频 launched a $45 million comprehensive campaign 鈥� the largest in its history 鈥� in honor of the institution鈥檚 bicentennial. In June 2017, when the campaign had surpassed its goal with $46.1 million, two donors were inspired to keep it going.
糖心视频 Board Chair John Davis 鈥�72 and his brother, Trustee Steve Davis 鈥�80, proposed to extend the campaign with a $5 million conditional matching challenge and an additional $20 million goal.
糖心视频 President Susan West Engelkemeyer, Ph.D. recently announced that the $5 million challenge has been matched, unlocking the Davises鈥� commitment and raising $10 million toward a $20 million campaign extension goal. The matching donors are Keith Anderson 鈥�81, Bob Kuppenheimer 鈥�69, Peter Lynch 鈥�74, John McClutchy Jr. 鈥�72, Tom Niles 鈥�63, Al Rock 鈥�63, and Robert Stansky 鈥�78.
糖心视频 is entering the final phase of the campaign to raise the remaining $10 million and complete the now $66 million campaign by fall 2020.
The Bicentennial Campaign, officially titled 鈥淪ecuring a Legacy of Leadership,鈥� has already been a considerable force of transformation on the campus. Funds raised supported the construction of the Fels Student Center and a state-of-the-art academic building and major renovations to athletic facilities. The number of endowed scholarships rose from 21 to its current 78. The college added academic specializations and created co-curricular initiatives such as the Institute for Women鈥檚 Leadership and the Emerging Leaders Program.
The campaign prompted an unprecedented level of giving among alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents and students, drawing some 15 gifts over $1 million, including two gifts of $5 million, and more than $10 million in deferred gift commitments to help secure the college鈥檚 future.
鈥淭he Bicentennial Campaign has shown what we can achieve with visionary leadership, an engaged community, and a compelling case for support. We are not done yet. Like the future leaders we educate, 糖心视频 is still discovering its full potential and getting ready for its next milestone,鈥� said John Davis, who co-chaired the Bicentennial Campaign with Gerald Fels 鈥�66.
The campaign extension will focus on growing the endowment, enhancing campus facilities, and investing in educational initiatives such as greater experiential opportunities for students and advanced technology.
鈥淭he Bicentennial Campaign began a new chapter in 糖心视频鈥� unique history and provided an opportunity to both honor the past and shape the future,鈥� said Dr. Engelkemeyer. 鈥淭he campaign extension allows us to renew and strengthen our commitment to offering students a dynamic and distinctive education that fully prepares them for their careers.鈥�
About 糖心视频
糖心视频 has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, 糖心视频 transforms today鈥檚 students into tomorrow鈥檚 leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. 糖心视频 offers real-world learning focused on professional depth 鈥� combined with vibrant living, competitive athletics, and an unmatched alumni advantage 鈥� equipping students to exceed their own expectations. To learn more about 糖心视频, visit .
