Alumni & Supporters

SUNY CELEBRATES CONCLUSION OF $3 BILLION CHALLENGE

The SUNY $3 Billion Challenge was a comprehensive fundraising initiative among our 64 campuses which officially began on January 1, 2004 and successfully concluded on June 30, 2010 -- two years ahead of schedule. The Challenge has had an enormous impact on the University by creating a culture of philanthropy and alumni support among SUNY’s 2.4 million living alumni.

The funds raised continue to support tens of thousands of students with scholarships, financial aid, and programmatic support, unlock the potential of new state-supported facilities and academic programs, and assist our campuses in recruiting and retaining world-class faculty.

Some examples of the transforming impact of recent philanthropy at SUNY’s campuses include:

• Stony Brook University Announces $60 Million Gift From James Simons And Wife Marilyn, A Ph.D. Alumna

• Gates Foundation Grants $4.7 Million For SUNY Early College High School Partnerships

• SUNY Cortland Receives Record $5.18 Million Gift from Alumnus

• Golisano Children’s Hospital at University Hospital -- A $6 million gift – makes the CNY Children’s Hospital the proud namesake of B. Thomas Golisano

• PEPSICO Foundation Provides $1 Million for Purchase College Baccalaureate and Beyond Center: Liberal Arts Program