Emporia State University's Together, Forward campaign raises a record $91,714,500
17 Feb 2024
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Emporia State University's Together, Forward fundraising campaign raised a record $91,714,500, the university revealed during the campaign celebration at ESU's Memorial Union Saturday evening.
The $91 million campaign surpassed the original fundraising goals of $50 and $75 million, making it the most successful fundraising effort in ESU history.
Donors, university staff and students, Emporia community members and dozens of guests gathered Saturday to celebrate the achievement and the donors who made it possible.
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