With two years to go, campaign’s impact expands
At the start of The Harvard Campaign in 2013, President Drew Faust underscored the University’s fundamental commitment to discovery and to the education of leaders to make a positive difference in the world. Since then, more than 133,000 donors have made contributions to support the campaign, including more than $820 million to provide financial aid for students across campus. As the campaign moves into its final two years, alumni and friends have worked to sustain and strengthen Harvard’s leadership in shaping the future of education and ideas — with powerful benefits across the globe. A generous community of donors has enabled the campaign to raise more than $7 billion in gifts and pledges, surpassing the initial monetary goal set at the launch of the fundraising effort. “It has been remarkable to witness the response of our alumni and friends to The Harvard Campaign, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who has...