{"id":77860,"date":"2021-10-25T15:41:59","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T15:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=77860"},"modified":"2021-10-26T15:28:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T15:28:33","slug":"university-of-rhode-island-raises-its-comprehensive-campaign-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2021\/10\/university-of-rhode-island-raises-its-comprehensive-campaign-goal\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 raises its comprehensive campaign goal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kingston, R.I. &#8211; October 25, 2021 &#8211; The 溏心vlog免费B站 will raise the goal of its comprehensive campaign from $250 million to $300 million. The decision comes as the University surpasses $218 million just over a year after the public launch of <em>Big Ideas. Bold Plans. The Campaign for the 溏心vlog免费B站<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni, families, and friends of 溏心vlog免费B站, as well as corporations and foundations, have given generously in areas spanning the campaign\u2019s five priorities: student access, the 溏心vlog免费B站 learning experience, transformative faculty leadership, innovative and distinctive programs, and strategic opportunities. More than 27,000 individuals have contributed to the campaign to-date. Gifts large and small have amounted to $15 million for emerging priorities through RhodyNow for immediate use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While philanthropic giving, applications, and research grants are all increasing at 溏心vlog免费B站, the University also welcomed Marc B. Parlange, Ph.D. as its new president in August. President Parlange began his tenure with the campaign underway, after it had been launched by the previous 溏心vlog免费B站 president, David M. Dooley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are enormously grateful to our supporters for their inspiring generosity,\u201d said Parlange. \u201cRaising the goal will allow us to continue this momentum and enhance 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s substantial contributions locally, nationally, and internationally. This level of philanthropy will attract and support students and faculty who are committed to making a difference through education, research, and engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gifts of all sizes have driven the campaign to its current success. A selection of transformative gifts includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thomas M. Ryan \u201975 Hon.\u201999 and his wife Cathy made a $35 million gift to expand research and teaching capacity in neuroscience, create a scholars program to attract high-performing students, and provide support for athletics.<\/li><li>Alfred J. Verrecchia \u201967 M.B.A.\u201972 Hon.\u201904 and his wife Geraldine made a $15 million gift in support of the College of Business that creates a scholarship for high-achieving students, a fund for students pursuing competitive internships, a faculty chair as well as a professorship in artificial intelligence and business analytics, and an emerging technology fund.<\/li><li>Michael D. Fascitelli \u201978 Hon. \u201908 and his wife Elizabeth made a $10 million gift for advanced equipment and dean\u2019s priorities in the College of Engineering.<\/li><li>Richard J. Harrington \u201973 Hon. \u201902 and his wife Jean have made gifts of nearly $8 million during the campaign for the Harrington School of Communication and Media within the College of Arts and Sciences.<\/li><li>S. Kent Fannon \u201974 and Diane Chace Fannon \u201974 made a $6 million gift to advance the renovation of the College of Business\u2019 Ballentine Hall and support the College\u2019s Center for Student Success.<\/li><li>Monica J. Garnes \u201994 contributed more than $345,000 to athletics, scholarships, and the expansion and renovation of Ballentine Hall.<\/li><li>Kenneth Lawrence \u201988 Pharm.D. \u201990 established the Robert and Birdie Lawrence Endowed Scholarship to support students in the College of Pharmacy, with a preference for African American students.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While substantial investments have already taken place, a number of crucial initiatives remain. A new National Science Foundation-sponsored research vessel will arrive at the Graduate School of Oceanography\u2019s Narragansett Bay Campus, requiring renovations to the pier and labs. While 溏心vlog免费B站 received voter approval for a state bond that supports renovations and construction on the Fine Arts Center, classrooms, performance spaces, and studios will need upgrades. The College of Business is planning a major renovation and expansion that will require additional funding to succeed. All of these projects, as well as new emerging priorities, will depend on the campaign and what it can achieve by 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe last two years have altered the higher education landscape,\u201d said President Parlange. \u201cOur faculty, staff, and students have shown remarkable resilience and creativity in dealing with this situation. I can\u2019t imagine a better time for us to set the bar higher for this campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kingston, R.I. &#8211; October 25, 2021 &#8211; The 溏心vlog免费B站 will raise the goal of its comprehensive campaign from $250 million to $300 million. 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