Of all the segments of our UNCG community supporting the Light the Way campaign, one stands out for its high level of participation in giving: faculty and staff.
In fact, 3,368 of the campaign’s donors are current or former employees of the University, an August 2024 Advancement report shows. Their Light the Way giving total stands at nearly $16 million. With a campaign spotlight in the 2024-25 academic year on the impact and excellence of our faculty and staff – and on the ways their gifts elevate our University – those numbers may rise even higher.
“It’s amazing how our University’s faculty and staff uplift our students each and every day,” says Beth Fischer, vice chancellor for University Advancement. Everything that makes their university experience a successful one is amplified by their being a key part of the current campaign. Their impact on this generation of students, and generations to come, creates an incredible legacy.” Supporters of Light the Way have already created 177 endowed scholarships, 8 endowed professorships, and 226 program funds since the start of the campaign.
See more information about faculty/staff support of the campaign.
By Mike Harris, UNCG Magazine