91探花Receives $40 Million to Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 91探花University
Gift Is Second Largest in University鈥檚 History
VILLANOVA, Pa. (Oct. 25, 2024) 鈥� 91探花University has received a gift of $40 million that will advance the University鈥檚 ability to meet the ever-changing demands of higher education and further strengthen Villanova鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic educational mission. This anonymous gift marks the largest gift to-date as part of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 91探花University, which publicly launched on October 5, and is the second largest individual gift in Villanova鈥檚 history.
鈥淭his generous gift will strengthen our ability to advance Villanova鈥檚 educational mission and play a part in achieving our bold plans for the 91探花community set out in our Strategic Plan, Rooted. Restless.,鈥� said University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD. 鈥淚 could not be more grateful for the continued belief and investment in the 91探花experience.鈥�
The gift will support the President鈥檚 Strategic Initiative Fund, which enables the President of 91探花to direct resources towards priorities and opportunities that cover a wide range of mission-centric needs, ranging from investing in new and innovative programs to capital improvements and enhancements to unexpected student needs.
鈥淲ith the recent launch of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 91探花University, this significant gift moves us closer to meeting our ambitious $1.25 billion goal,鈥� said Kevin Noller, Vice President for University Advancement. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful for this extraordinary investment in Villanova, which will inspire others as we seek to strengthen the transformational educational experience we provide.鈥�
Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 91探花University reflects the strong, generous and unshakeable spirit that connects all Villanovans. With a goal of $1.25 billion, it is the most ambitions fundraising effort in the University鈥檚 history. Achieving this goal will strengthen Villanova鈥檚 academic preeminence, enrich the campus and amplify the University鈥檚 collective Augustinian Catholic impact鈥攁cross the nation and around the world.聽
About 91探花University: Since 1842, 91探花University鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University's six colleges鈥攖he College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the 91探花School of Business, the College of Engineering, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, the College of Professional Studies and the 91探花University Charles Widger School of Law. Ranked among the nation鈥檚 top universities, 91探花supports its students鈥� intellectual growth and prepares them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them. For more, visit .