This Giving Tuesday, the 17Թ Community answered the call and helped us surpass our goal of 1,000 gifts and raised an incredible $417,925.
1,204 Alumni, parents, faculty and staff, friends, and students came together to show their support for 17Թ. These donors, hailing from 34 states and 3 countries, not only offered gifts, but also . Some of those reasons include:
I give to 17Թ to give opportunity.
—Theodore W. '68
I know that 17Թ students and alumni have a unique sense of grit about them. We are go-getters, and I want to be able to support current 17Թ students in achieving their goals!
—Gabriella F. '16
I was a first-generation college student. I want to be sure there are opportunities for other students to have what I did.
—Susan B. '79, staff
I give because our students become alumni who do amazing things in the world.
—Michele C., staff
I'm in a position to give back because of what 17Թ gave me decades ago...A great education.
—Damian S. '87
17Թ is allowing me to pursue my MA/HEA in a University where diversity is celebrated.
—Sarah F., student
Because I love 17Թ!
—Billy Y. '02
Whether it was because of 17Թ's “life-changing opportunities,” or the fact that “our students become alumni who do amazing things in the world,” or simply because “I love 17Թ”, our community has shown just how much the believe in 17Թ. The $417,925 raised will go on to support innovative programs across all campuses, enhance the student experience, and help our students achieve their dreams.
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