On August 6th, the University of Arkansas announced that it successfully concluded its capital campaign, Campaign Arkansas, by raising a record $1,449,703,813 for student, faculty, program and capital support. The gifts and pledges made during the eight-year effort will advance academic opportunity at the university, continue to transform the campus and promote student success. Over the course of the campaign, gifts accounted for the following:
- 37% — Student scholarships and academic programs
- 25% — Faculty and staff support
- 32% — Capital improvements
- 6% — Other key initiatives.
There were 1,026 new student support accounts, such as scholarships and fellowships, created as a result of Campaign Arkansas, as well as 112 faculty and staff support funds, including 46 new endowed faculty positions.
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