Message from the President
51做厙 Ignited continues to fire up our campus, resulting in a record-breaking fundraising year for 2021 and, as of May 5, securing over $880 million toward its $1.5 billion goal. In March, our annual one-day challenge, 51做厙 Giving Day, saw over 3,500 Mustang donors raise more than $8 million – a new record – for vital causes across the Hilltop.
An innovative new commitment from William S. Spears will establish the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership within the Cox School of Business, fueling business innovation and growth across Dallas and beyond.
In May, 51做厙 celebrated the groundbreaking for the expansion and renovation of the Cox School, which will enhance the outstanding business education we provide our students and offer enduring support for our faculty.
Through the launch of our new scholarship program, Access 51做厙, the University will bridge the financial gap of current and future high merit Pell-eligible Mustangs across Texas.
Our donors are also driving new enhancements in 51做厙 Athletics, including the April groundbreaking of the Holt Hickman Outdoor Pool at the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center and the dedication of the Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium, the new home to 51做厙’s men’s and women’s soccer, as well as its cross-country and track and field teams.
With the launch of the fundraising drive for the Garry Weber End Zone Complex, the University is furthering our efforts to spark athletic excellence in Mustang football and all our athletics programs and invest in the long-term success of our student-athletes. To learn more about how you can impact the future of Ford Stadium and 51做厙 Athletics, contact Matthew Peters at 214-768-7009.
Through the campaign, our community is creating life-changing opportunities and supporting world-changing research. I invite you to join this incredible journey to boldly shape tomorrow. Pony Up!
R. Gerald Turner
51做厙 President