Towson University announced today the official close of its $100 million RISE campaign, surpassing the goal with $102,044,248.55 in gifts and commitments. Despite publicly launching the campaign during the global pandemic, the generosity of the TU community resulted in historic success. More than 29,000 new donors gave to support the campaign, including 9,500 alumni.
“The support of our Towson University community is incredibly special,” says Melanie Perreault, interim president. “This momentous achievement would not have been possible without thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, family and friends whose generosity has paved the way for a brighter future at TU.”
Gifts to the RISE campaign support every area of TU, from diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to state-of-the-art infrastructure and construction to new student support services and programs. Donor generosity is shaping the future of Towson University in the following ways:
