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Because of UConn Campaign Surpasses Halfway Mark with $800M Raised
Over halfway to $1.5B, donor-fueled campaign is driving student success, academic excellence, health innovation, and Husky pride December 10, 2025 On November 26, generous donor contributions enabled the University of Connecticut Foundation to cross the $800…
Campaign Champions
UConn’s historic $1.5B Because of UConn Campaign is powered by the unwavering support of our alumni, friends, and donors. Whether through your leadership or philanthropic investment, we’re honored to celebrate your impact as campaign champions. Because of you, Husky Pride shines.
We’re grateful to our Campaign Committee led by co-chairs, honorary co-chairs, and more than 40 committee members who enthusiastically accepted our invitation to partner with us on the campaign.
Nursing alumna contributes largest gift in UConn’s history to facilitate a new building and grow the nursing pipeline in Connecticut and beyond
Former student-athlete makes historic gift to establish the Bailey Student Athlete Success Center
A transformative $15 million commitment establishes the Nayden Center for Academic Excellence
Powering business education and entrepreneurship through the Boucher Management & Entrepreneurship Department
Creating pathways to student success
Toscano Family Ice Forum ushers in new era for UConn Hockey
Stories of Gratitude
Because of you, incredible things are happening. Read more Because of UConn Stories.
“Today, 12 years after graduating from residency, I am fortunate to still do what I love most: being a pediatric dentist. Thank you, UConn—Dr. Steven Lepowsky, Dr. Mina, Dr. Bina Katechia, all the other wonderful faculty, and my incredible co-residents—for being such an important part of my story. I am forever grateful.” —Dr. Cynthia ’04 ’13 Dental Resident
“Because of UConn, I was able to land my full-time job as a tv news reporter in Wichita, Kansas. UConn provided me with the skills I needed through classes and clubs like UCTV and WHUS, and networking opportunities through the Department of Journalism.” —JJ Ryu ’25 (CLAS)
“UConn was my safe haven, my intellectual base, my chance to learn who I was and what I wanted to become as an educator. I went on to have a multi-faceted career as an educator, culminating in my work as an international consultant in literacy development and children’s media. UConn helped me create a firm foundation that I’ve been able to build on over the years.” —Julie Wood ’71 (ED)
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