College of Public Health has raised more than $27 million to date

The University of Iowa is committed to educating students, the leaders of tomorrow, to thrive in a complex, global society. This commitment to student success is at the heart of For Iowa. Forever More: The Campaign for the University of Iowa, the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of the university and the state of Iowa.

To date, more than 183,000 donors have contributed $1.5 billion toward specific areas of the university that they feel most passionately about, directly benefiting students, faculty, and research—and helping to renovate and build facilities, including a new children’s hospital and arts campus. The campaign continues through December 2016, with a goal of raising $1.7 billion.

So far in the campaign donors have created:

• 503 new student funds benefiting students for generations to come;
• 132 new faculty funds, supporting faculty positions throughout campus;
• 164 new research funds;
• 419 new program funds;
• and 45 new facility funds resulting in 13 new or improved facilities on campus.

“Our alumni and friends are helping our students today in countless ways by supporting scholarships and programs, top faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities,” said Lynette Marshall, president and CEO of the University of Iowa Foundation. “Equally important, their donations are ensuring that the UI will remain a world-class institution for generations to come.”

The UI College of Public Health has exceeded its $25 million goal, raising more than $27 million. The college continues to raise funds to support its most important priorities, including students, faculty, leadership and excellence funds, and outreach programs.

Sue Curry, dean of the UI College of Public Health, is thrilled with the level of support shown by alumni, friends, faculty, and staff. “Their incredible generosity helps our college provide the very best in public health education, research, and outreach,” she said.

To join the campaign, visit www.givetoiowa.org.