With more than $357 million raised, Loyola Marymount University’s $380 million capital campaign is on pace, as of mid-April, to reach its goal and the campaign’s success is key to maintaining the educational mission of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, said Barbara Busse, dean of the college.
Under the historic Right Place. Right Time. The Campaign for LMU, CFA has a goal of its own – raise $16 million. The funds will recruit and retain exceptional students and faculty; enrich student learning through innovative, life-altering academic opportunities; attract extraordinary visiting artists and lecturers; and create opportunities to educate students more deeply while addressing the needs of the larger community, said Busse.
The college, thus far, has received more than $14.6 million in contributions from alumni, parents, foundations, corporations and friends of the college, and is 92 percent of the way to the target with 13 months remaining. The campaign concludes at the end of LMU’s centennial celebration in May 2012.
“Your contribution as a donor to CFA is a crucial part of our success during this exciting time for Loyola Marymount University,” said Busse.
More than 79 percent of LMU students receive some form of financial aid. Increasing the pool of scholarship funds for both undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Communication and Fine Arts remains a top priority, said Busse.
“LMU strives to balance the costs of delivering a high-quality, private education with the mission to support a diverse and talented student body,” said Busse. “The cost of a college education continues to climb beyond the reach of many in our society, including children from lower- and middle-income families. Therefore, the need for scholarship assistance is more urgent than ever. In CFA, we offer a variety of ways for you to help us build our scholarship program, including endowed and annual scholarships.”
Donor support ensures that LMU can continue to educate ethical, talented and deserving students now and for future generations to come. “Your generosity, regardless of the size of your gift, will help put CFA closer to achieving its goals,” she said.
For additional information, contact Tara Flynn Frates, director of development for CFA, at TFRATES@LMU.EDU OR 310.338.3093. You can also support CFA programs with an online contribution.
