Comprehensive capital campaign provides support for students, faculty, facilities and programs

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's comprehensive capital campaign officially launched Oct. 29, 2021, during Homecoming weekend. The campaign is the most ambitious in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's almost 100-year history with a goal of raising $100 million by the university's 100th anniversary on Sept. 18, 2023.

Almost $90 million has already been raised. Overall, more than 15,000 donors have showed their support for the Elevate Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ campaign, including 13 donors who made gifts of $1 million or more and almost 9,000 donors who made a first-time gift to the university.

"Every dollar raised helps us Elevate Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ," said Dr. Scott Gordon, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ president. "All university stakeholders, especially our students, will benefit from the support generated by the campaign. The investment in Lumberjacks promotes high-quality and transformative education that changes lives."

The campaign empowers Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to pursue its stated vision to engage students in experiences that prepare them for the challenges of living in the global community. It is anchored by four priorities:


1 Undergraduate student scholarships: $37 million raised

Providing difference-making scholarships for undergraduate students to ensure that an Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ degree is both accessible and affordable.

2 Faculty support: $4 million raised

Building an endowment for faculty support to ensure Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ can be competitive when recruiting qualified and knowledgeable faculty members who can drive program enhancements and innovations.

3 Facility enhancements: $5 million raised

Assuring our students, faculty and staff have access to modern facilities that meet their needs while providing naming opportunities for donors to be recognized for their generosity.

4 Program support: $43 million raised

Ensuring operating funds are available to strengthen and elevate academic and athletic programs.


"During the past century, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has transformed the lives of its alumni," Gordon said. "As we prepare to embark on the next 100 years, we are extremely grateful to those who give back to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to help new generations of Lumberjacks secure their futures."

Find your place in this campaign by visiting sfasu.edu/elevate or by contacting the Office of Development at 936.468.5406.