SIU Day of Giving raises nearly $6M for scholarships, research & more – KFVS12
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) – The SIU Day of Giving raised nearly $6 million to support Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
According to SIUC, the annual fundraiser was on Wednesday, September 17.
It raised $5,714,315 from 1,073 donors to support scholarships, research, programs and initiatives.
“This year’s Day of Giving has been nothing short of historic,” Chancellor Austin A. Lane said in a news release. “The dual designation of Research 1 and Opportunity University captures exactly who we are — a place of groundbreaking discovery and expanded access. The generosity of our alumni and friends ensures we can continue to open doors for students while advancing research that changes lives.”
Hosted by the SIU Foundation, the theme, “We R1 of 21,” recognized the university as one of only 21 institutions nationwide designated by the Carnegie Classification as both a Research 1 university and an Opportunity College and University.
Since 2017, according to SIUC, the SIU Day of Giving has raised more than $23.6 million, contributing to the Imagine SIU 2030 fundraising campaign, which has surpassed $423 million toward its $500 million goal.
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