Clemson surpasses $1 billion goal in The Will to Lead capital campaign
Clemson University has surpassed its goal of raising $1 billion in 10 years, making its capital campaign, The Will to Lead, the largest successful fundraising effort by a public university with fewer than 150,000 alumni, according to the university.
The campaign went over the billion-dollar mark by more than $62.5 million as of June 30.
“Our alumni and donors have made this the largest fundraising effort in the history of South Carolina,” President Jim Clements said. “Completing this campaign is an incredible milestone for Clemson, and it is a true testament to the loyalty and dedication of our alumni, donors, corporate partners and friends.”
The campaign, begun under the presidency of Jim Barker, had started in 2006 with a goal of $500,000. Then the Great Recession hit.
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