Exponential Campaign Update

Exponential: The Campaign for UNC Charlotte

Exponential: The Campaign for UNC Charlotte, the largest campaign in the University’s history, has surpassed the $150 million mark.

Our students are appreciative of the many opportunities provided by donations made by our alumni. During the “Green with Gratitude” event, more than 700 letters were handwritten by our students to thank alumni donors for giving back to UNC Charlotte. Through the generosity of our alumni, eight locations across campus have been named for our generous donors to further demonstrate the role philanthropy plays in the lives of our students.

In one recent example, alumna and faculty member, Misty Cowan Hathcock ’85, ’91, ’92, ’96, ’04, along with her mother, Linda Humble ’77, ’78, established the first legacy scholarship at UNC Charlotte, the Hathcock-Humble Legacy Scholarship in Education. The scholarship provides support to legacy undergraduate and graduate students in the Cato College of Education.

Professor Emerita Dr. Ann Newman, RN, ’78 is also leaving her legacy to the University. During her 30-year tenure at the University, Newman taught courses on psychiatric-metal health nursing and health policy, and developed the University’s online graduate program in nursing education. The Dr. Ann Mabe Newman, RN, Dreaming the Dream Fund benefits the School of Nursing. Dr. Newman’s estate gift was announced during the School of Nursing’s 50th Anniversary celebration that took place during Alumniner Weekend in April.

In January, the UNC Charlotte Foundation Board approved a $1M match for the University’s Gold Rush Grant Completion Program. Started in 2016, the program is designed to award micro-grants to help students cross the finish line to graduation. Since the program’s inception, 334 grants totaling $501K have been awarded to eligible seniors; however, there are many more students with unmet need. The expansion of the program will enable us meet these needs, making the dream of a college degree a reality for many more students. Thanks to the match, a Gold Rush Grant endowment fund may be set up for $12,500, payable over five years. For additional information, contact Ged Doughton, Senior Director of Major Gifts.