BGSU celebrates history-making Changing Lives for the World fundraising campaign
By: Anne-Margaret Swary
Bowling Green State University successfully concluded the largest comprehensive fundraising endeavor in its history raising more than a quarter of a billion dollars in philanthropic support during the Changing Lives for the World Campaign.
The University announced the $255 million campaign total during a livestream event Thursday morning.
“This momentous fundraising effort achieved new and historic levels of success for BGSU, surpassing the $200 million goal set in July 2014,” said BGSU Board of Trustees Chair Betty Montgomery. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we deeply appreciate the generous donors whose contributions have positioned the University to continue its history of excellence, access and affordability, ensuring that Bowling Green State University can continue its commitment to be a public university for the public good.”