The UConn Foundation achieved an all-time-high fundraising total for the fourth straight year, as donors contributed $157.9 million in new gifts and commitments in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023. These funds, which represent a 37% increase over last year\u2019s $115 million total, will support UConn\u2019s academic, research, and public service missions across all campuses and UConn Health.<\/p>\n
This record-breaking amount includes a $40 million gift to the School of Nursing, which is the largest in the history of the University. Elisabeth DeLuca, an alum of the School of Nursing, made the generous contribution to increase the nursing class size, and to help address the state and national nursing shortage, the changing nature of health care, and the increasing disparity in health outcomes. The transformational gift will make the School of Nursing a national leader in the future of nursing education.<\/p>\n
The fiscal year fundraising total also includes $55.5 million for need- and merit-based scholarships and fellowships, making a UConn education more accessible to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Donors also contributed $47.7 million to fund academic programs. Support for faculty reached $12.5 million, double last year\u2019s total.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank UConn Nation, who once again stepped up to help advance the University\u2019s top priorities, including fostering student success and supporting the learning and research that will benefit the state of Connecticut and beyond,\u201d says Jonathan Greenblatt, UConn Foundation interim president and CEO. \u201cThese 22,541 donors contributed to this year\u2019s success, adding yet another championship to UConn\u2019s string of record-setting performances.\u201d<\/p>\n
The celebration of the men\u2019s basketball team\u2019s NCAA title continued as donations for the Division of Athletics totaled $27.9 million. Support for UConn Health reached $15 million in fiscal 2023, providing critical funding to advance patient care, research, and academic programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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