IRVING, Texas (July 12, 2023) — Thanks to the generosity of supporters of the University of Dallas, UD has finished the fiscal year with several target goals exceeded.

UD had set an overall fundraising goal of $5.4 million in the past fiscal year. Donors surpassed this goal with over $6.1 million in philanthropic gifts.

The Forging Our Future challenge, an initiative to gain the support of at least 25% of Constantin College alumni by 2025, also passed a major benchmark this year. In May, the number of alumni that give to UD exceeded 1,900. Achieving this goal unlocked a gift of $300,000 in turn from an anonymous alumni couple.

By the end of the 2023 fiscal year, the tally of alumni donors reached 1,956.

In percentage terms, 18% of alumni made a donation to the Cor Fund, putting the university community on track to reach 25% in the next two years.

Alumni gifts have the added particular benefit of improving UD’s prospects for receiving additional grants.

Donations to the Cor Fund, whether from alumni or other friends, are critical to ensuring that students continue to receive robust financial aid. Currently, more than 95% of UD students receive financial support. As one of the top colleges in the West for best value, UD’s nationally recognized investment in scholarships and aid, supported by the generosity of the UD community, makes it possible for more students to receive an excellent Catholic liberal arts education. 

The Cor Fund also supports student services, campus enhancements and faculty research, ensuring that our faculty can continue to add to the growing body of knowledge in their respective fields.

“The generosity of the University of Dallas community not only benefits our students and faculty, but it manifests the generosity of our supporters and their commitment to the excellence of our rigorous Catholic liberal arts education,” said UD President Jonathan J. Sanford, PhD.