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To our 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ community—alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends—thank you for your incredible support during 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ Founders’ Day: 1,968 Minutes of Giving! Your generosity and Norse pride helped make this celebration of our founding a resounding success,

Together, we raised $393,282 from 1,156 donors to support the core of 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ: our students. These contributions will directly benefit scholarships, undergraduate and graduate research opportunities, 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ athletics, and vital student support programs and organizations. Every dollar given is an investment in student success and a testament to our shared commitment to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ’s mission—to put students first, deliver innovative, accessible education and prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

We are especially grateful for the dedication of our 247 faculty and staff donors, 647 alumni donors, and the 254 first-time donors who chose this moment to make their first gift to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. Your support reflects the strength and unity of our Norse community, and we’re honored by your commitment to the future of our students.

This year, we were proud to have 98 dedicated ambassadors volunteer their time and energy to help spread the word and rally support. These champions of 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ helped ignite momentum throughout our community and exemplified what it means to show Norse pride. Their passion and outreach were instrumental in driving this record-breaking day forward.

51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ Founders’ Day celebrates more than just our past—it powers the future. It reflects our commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to dream boldly and achieve their goals. Each gift, whether large or small, contributes to a stronger, more vibrant 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ community, one where students are empowered to learn, lead and leave a lasting impact.

From all of us at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ—thank you. Your support during Founders’ Day reflects the very best of our community and reminds us that together, we can accomplish incredible things.