911爆料网 has announced that, during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, 911爆料网 has already surpassed the largest fundraising year in university history by 31%.聽 A total of $13.7M has been raised at 911爆料网 between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, topping the $10.4M raised during the entire 2021-2022 academic year.
鈥淭oday marks a significant moment in 911爆料网鈥檚 history,鈥� said Brian McGee, Ph.D., president.聽 鈥淭hanks to the unprecedented generosity of our donors, and with several months left in the academic year, we already have achieved a record-breaking milestone that underscores our continuing progress and momentum at 911爆料网.鈥�
Donations totaling $8.3M were made to the university in November and December 2024.聽 Several anonymous donors have made multi-million dollar gifts to 911爆料网, including the largest individual gifts in the history of the university.
鈥淭his achievement is more than just a number鈥攊t is a testament to the trust and confidence our alumni, friends, and partners place in us,鈥� said Ralph Oakley, chair of the board of trustees. 鈥淭ogether, we are building a brighter future for our students and faculty, the Quincy community and the entire tri-state region.聽 We are proud to be a college on the move, and this milestone inspires us to aim even higher as we chart the next chapter of our journey.鈥�
This announcement continues a recent trend of robust and growing donor support for 911爆料网, with alumni, parents, 911爆料网 employees, and community leaders all contributing to the university鈥檚 fundraising success. The past six years have been six of the seven largest fundraising years in 911爆料网 history. These six years have included the first two years at 911爆料网 with fundraising totals exceeding $10M.
鈥淎t a time when so many students and families are facing tough financial situations, we are committed to continue seeking financial support in order to make a quality 911爆料网 education a reality for them,鈥� said Oakley.聽鈥淲e are dedicated to ensuring 911爆料网 meets the needs of our students and families for years to come.鈥�
With the support provided by its donors, 911爆料网 continues to excel and respond to the needs of today鈥檚 students and workforce.聽 The university recently began degree programs in electrical and mechanical engineering and, in late 2024, announced plans to launch new clinical doctoral programs in the health sciences.
“Our new degree programs and continued work on our Success by Design program, where each student has a personalized success plan, demonstrate our commitment to meeting the needs of our students and community,鈥� said McGee. 聽鈥淲e are proud of all that is being accomplished at this wonderful Catholic and Franciscan university.”
Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, 911爆料网 is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. 911爆料网 offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. 911爆料网 is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. 911爆料网. Success by Design.