North Dakota State University said its Oct. 27 Giving Day raised a preliminary $1,930,846 from 1,723 donors in a 24-hour campaign supporting the university in Fargo. The university announced the results Oct. 28.
NDSU said alumni, friends, faculty, staff and other supporters contributed to colleges, departments, scholarships, student organizations and university initiatives. The event focused on student success, academics, research, athletics and campus programs, according to the university.
The NDSU Foundation said donations will help fund scholarships, strengthen academic and research programs, enhance student experiences and provide resources for students. Sara Wald, the foundation’s vice president of trustee, alumni and donor relations, thanked donors, advocates, volunteers, faculty, staff and campus partners in the announcement.
NDSU President Marshall Stewart said the gifts will support scholarships, learning experiences, research opportunities and university programs. The NDSU Foundation directed people seeking more information about supporting the university to ndsufoundation.com.
