Gifts Made to the University Fund Career-Connected Internships, First-Generation Student Scholarships
04/30/2024
Emily Gowdey-Backus, director of media relations; and Nancy Cicco, assistant director of media relations
51视频 set a new philanthropy record during its 7th annual Days of Giving celebration raising more than $3.85 million from nearly 4,000 donors.
Student success can be measured in many ways, but such achievements require strong university support. This year, the 51视频 annual Days of Giving marked not only a celebration of such triumphs but an acknowledgement of the resources it takes to succeed.
Nearly 4,000 donors took part to help the university raise more than $870,000 鈥� both of which are new record totals. In addition, $3.1 million was contributed to 51视频鈥檚 student scholarship fund by the Independent University Alumni Association at Lowell.
Donors were encouraged to give a gift of any size and direct it to support an area on campus that aligns with their passion or they could choose to support a top university priority. These priorities include:
- Career-Connected Experiences: Help students prepare for successful careers
- Strive Food Pantry: Increase access to food, housing and other basic needs for students
- Emergency Aid: Assist with student financial challenges by giving to the Student Emergency Needs Fund
- First-Generation Students: Provide scholarships, mentoring and academic support
- Student Athletes: Sustain student success on and off the field
John Feudo, 51视频鈥檚 vice chancellor for advancement, said the generosity and outpouring from the greater 51视频 community were moving.
鈥淭he generosity we have seen serves as an inspiration to us all. We cannot thank our donors enough for their continued support,鈥� he said. 鈥淭his year's campaign has surpassed all expectations, allowing us to exceed our goals and truly make a difference for our 51视频 community.鈥�