Campaign for Carolina ahead of schedule as it nears $4.25 billion fundraising goal

Posted Apr 25, 2021
The Campaign for Carolina fundraiser intended to raise $4.25 billion between when it launched in 2017 and December 2022. The campaign is ahead of schedule. The fundraiser aims to reduce financial barriers for students by funding scholarships, promoting the arts, supporting faculty and student innovation and encouraging overseas experiences. (Daily Tar Heel)

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