University of Cincinnati and UC Health mark fundraising milestone
Thanks to the support of more than 131,000 donors, Next, Now: The Campaign for Cincinnati has reached its $2 billion goal in advance of its planned June 2024 close—putting UC in a group of elite universities who have surpassed $2 billion.
Donors from across the country have changed the lives of generations of Bearcats through investments in scholarships, research and life-changing initiatives at UC and UC Health.
In gifts supporting scholarships and fellowships
Donors hailing from all 50 states, territories, and 44 other countries
Given to initiatives on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Supporting Research Initiatives
of gifts under $1,000
for discovery and innovation
This astounding philanthropic milestone is an achievement that deserves celebration. I am proud of what our donor community has accomplished together on behalf of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. While celebrating this transformative number, we want to thank and recognize every single donor who contributed. Nearly 90% of gifts that contributed to this $2 billion total were under $1,000.
Peter E. Landgren, UC Foundation President
Your Gifts, Their Success
Webster-Gustin Medical Scholarship Fund
At the UC College of Medicine, an anonymous donor established the Webster-Gustin Medical Scholarship, providing full tuition for 40 students.
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Gift honors engineering mentor
A $25 million gift from alumnus Jim Goetz inspired the renaming of the Engineering Research Center to the new Mantei Center after Thomas Mantei, PhD, emeritus professor.
Ohio Innocence Project
A $15 million gift from Richard Rosenthal, the most significant donation for UC Law and any innocence program, advances the OIP’s efforts. To date, 42 wrongly convicted Ohioans have been released because of OIP’s work.
Indoor Practice Facility and Performance Center
UC Athletics celebrated its largest gift in its history from Larry and Rhonda Sheakley. Their generosity spearheaded the multimillion-dollar Indoor Practice Facility and Performance Center.
Marian Spencer Scholars Program
The scholarship program allows 10 students annually from Cincinnati Public Schools to receive full tuition, room and board and a service abroad trip to Tanzania.