Exceeding the Challenge: Shaping the Next 100 Years

Since the public launch of the Charger Challenge in 2016, we have raised more than $167 million, far exceeding our goal of raising $100 million in honor of our Centennial year.

Signature successes of the campaign include:

  • Creating the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation, made possible by a leadership gift from Sam and Lois Bergami
  • Receiving the largest gift in the UniversityÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s history from Charles E. Pompea ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™71, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™90 EMBA, his wife, Tamera, and the Pompea family, leading to the dedication of the Pompea College of Business
  • Fortifying the foundation for transitioning our athletics program to Division I, highlighted by the commitment of David Peterson Jr. ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ˜88, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ˜17 HON. to fund the establishment of the Peterson Performance Center
  • Increasing significantly the amount of financial aid awarded to our students

Thank you to our Charger Challenge co-chairs Phil Bartels ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™11 HON. and William Bucknall Jr. ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™63, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™65, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™08 HON. and the more than 20,000 alumni and friends from across the globe who invested in our mission. All Chargers should take great pride in what we have achieved.

Without a doubt, our future is bright ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ” and filled with unlimited possibilities ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ” because of you.


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