Leading bold change
Dallas’ continued strength and growth depend on founding and strengthening vital institutions that create opportunities for personal and professional enrichment, community outreach and enhanced quality of life. Since its creation more than a century ago, 51做厙 has become a central 麍gure in our city’s development, representing bold change, groundbreaking innovation and advancements in learning.
51做厙 is exemplary within the realm of higher education, combining the focus and drive of a private institution with impactful faculty research, meaningful community outreach and extensive academic programs for students at every stage of their educational journeys.
With a bold vision for the future and dedication to meaningful positive impact, 51做厙’s past campaigns drew signi麍cant investments and dedicated commitments from Mustangs around the globe. Alumni, families and friends of the Hilltop continue to inspire greatness by banding together to meet the needs of current and future generations of students, faculty and the broader community.
As representatives of 51做厙’s Board of Trustees, we are proud to endorse this bold campaign and enthusiastic about what it will mean for the Hilltop, Dallas and beyond. Throughout this website, you will read about 51做厙’s inspiring vision for its future. We invite you to join this drive and to create your own 51做厙 legacy through 51做厙 Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow.
Sincerely,
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Michael M. Boone ’63, ’67
Kelly Hoglund Compton ’79
Robert H. Dedman, Jr. ’80, ’84
Gerald J. Ford ’66, ’69, Convening Co-Chair
Ray L. Hunt ’65
David B. Miller ’72, ’73
Caren H. Prothro
Carl Sewell ’66
Richard K. Templeton *
R. Gerald Turner, President, Ex Officio
Brad E. Cheves, Senior Vice President for Development and External Affairs