{"691215":{"#nid":"691215","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Record Fundraising Year Propels Campaign Past $2 Billion","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech raised more than $415 million in fiscal year 2026, exceeding the previous annual record by more than $100 million and pushing\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/transformingtomorrow.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETransforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E past the initial campaign target of $2 billion with 18 months remaining.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFueled by the generosity of thousands of alumni, donors, corporations, foundations, and friends, this defining moment builds on the strongest two-year fundraising performance in Georgia Tech\u2019s history and reflects extraordinary engagement across the Institute. Recent milestones underscore the breadth of support behind \u003Cem\u003ETransforming Tomorrow\u003C\/em\u003E, including the 79th Roll Call, which raised $8.8 million, and Georgia Tech Athletics\u2019 \u003Cem\u003EFull Steam Ahead\u003C\/em\u003E initiative, which led to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/georgia-tech-athletics-sets-revenue-record-in-2025-26\/\u0022\u003Emore than $100 million\u003C\/a\u003E in gifts and commitments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe collective support of donors, including gifts from first-time donors, is already making a difference across campus \u2014 in the experiences of students, the work of faculty, and the spaces that shape learning and discovery.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETransforming Campus and Expanding Opportunity\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDonor support has fueled major projects such as the Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center, which\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/genrel\/facilities\/thomas-a-fanning-student-athlete-performance-center\/\u0022\u003Eopened in May\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;George Tower | Scheller Tower, which will open in September. Scheller Tower will house MBA and executive education programs for the Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business, while George Tower will become the new home of the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. These facilities are designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and student success.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis momentum continues as Georgia Tech advances new capital projects, including the Aerospace Engineering Building, Medical Innovation Building, Creative Quarter, and Alumni Welcome Center \u2014 each critical to the Institute\u2019s future growth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, philanthropy is transforming access to education. Donors have contributed more than $513 million to expand scholarship and fellowship support, opening doors for talented students and ensuring that financial barriers do not limit opportunity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInvesting in Students, Faculty, and Research\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupport for students extends from undergraduate access to graduate-level research and discovery. Graduate fellowships funded through the campaign are enabling students to pursue advanced study, contribute to research labs, and play a central role in Georgia Tech\u2019s academic mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the faculty level, donor investment continues to strengthen Georgia Tech\u2019s ability to attract and retain world-class educators and researchers. A landmark example is the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/development.gatech.edu\/impact\/john-w-durstines-quiet-philanthropy-fuels-transformative-impact\u0022\u003E$100 million bequest from the estate of alumnus John W. Durstine\u003C\/a\u003E, the largest gift in the Institute\u2019s history, supporting faculty excellence in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn health research, a significant commitment has established the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/07\/16\/georgia-tech-receives-commitment-launch-new-ai-driven-health-innovation-center\u0022\u003EParker H. Petit Center for AI-Driven Health Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E, a new research hub focused on using artificial intelligence to model diseases, identify treatment paths, and move discoveries closer to patient care.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDriving Innovation Through Collaboration and Industry Engagement\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhilanthropy is also fueling new interdisciplinary initiatives that reflect Georgia Tech\u2019s collaborative, forward-looking approach. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/02\/alumnus-commitment-establishes-tony-kepano-joint-center-real-estate\u0022\u003ETony Kepano Joint Center for Real Estate\u003C\/a\u003E brings together the Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business and the College of Design to create a multidisciplinary platform for education, research, and industry engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECorporate and foundation partnerships are accelerating progress in key areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/25\/delta-air-lines-foundation-makes-5m-commitment-new-aerospace-engineering-building\u0022\u003EThe Delta Air Lines Foundation\u2019s $5 million commitment\u003C\/a\u003E is helping fund the new Aerospace Engineering Building. This facility will elevate one of the nation\u2019s top-ranked aerospace programs, fuel the state\u2019s economy, and accelerate innovation across the aviation industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/29\/hyundai-motor-group-georgia-tech-sign-mou-hydrogen-mobility-development\u0022\u003Emultidecade partnership with Hyundai Motor Company\u003C\/a\u003E is advancing research and education in sustainable mobility, hydrogen technologies, and workforce development, while strengthening the Institute\u2019s role in driving innovation and economic growth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking Ahead: Sustaining Momentum\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe campaign\u2019s success reflects the collective efforts of alumni, donors, volunteers, faculty, staff, students, and partners who have advanced Georgia Tech\u0027s mission and strengthened its impact. The momentum created through their generosity will help shape the Institute\u2019s future for years to come.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBehind every gift is someone who believes in Georgia Tech\u2019s mission and wants to help us amplify our impact,\u201d said Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cTheir generous support has expanded access to education, strengthened research and innovation, and strengthened our Institute to make sure it keeps creating value for generations to come. I am profoundly grateful to each of our donors for investing in Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI\u2019m equally grateful to our deans, faculty, Campaign Steering Committee volunteers, and every member of our Development team for opening doors, carrying our message everywhere, and persuading others to participate in this campaign. Congratulations to all of them on reaching the most ambitious philanthropic goals in Institute history.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003EGeorgia Tech achieved a record-breaking fundraising year in fiscal year 2026, raising more than $415 million and pushing Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech beyond its $2 billion goal with 18 months remaining. Support from alumni, donors, corporations, foundations, and friends is funding scholarships, fellowships, faculty excellence, groundbreaking research, and transformative campus projects, including new facilities for business, engineering, and athletics. Campaign investments are expanding access to education, advancing artificial intelligence and health research, and strengthening industry partnerships with organizations such as Delta Air Lines and Hyundai Motor Company. The historic fundraising success reinforces Georgia Tech\u2019s position as a leading research university driving innovation, economic growth, and student opportunity.\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A historic $415 million fundraising year fuels scholarships, academic excellence, and major capital projects across the Institute."}],"uid":"35798","created_gmt":"2026-07-23 03:12:45","changed_gmt":"2026-07-23 03:18:44","author":"Ayana Isles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-07-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-07-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680653":{"id":"680653","type":"image","title":"Week of welcome","body":null,"created":"1784775578","gmt_created":"2026-07-23 02:59:38","changed":"1784775689","gmt_changed":"2026-07-23 03:01:29","alt":"students taking a photo selfie with mascot Buzz.","file":{"fid":"264944","name":"26-R10410-P8-013--1--2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/07\/22\/26-R10410-P8-013--1--2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/07\/22\/26-R10410-P8-013--1--2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2431596,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/07\/22\/26-R10410-P8-013--1--2.jpg?itok=rzJsVTmk"}}},"media_ids":["680653"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/transformingtomorrow.gatech.edu\/","title":"Transforming Tomorrow"},{"url":"https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/29\/georgia-tech-has-historic-fundraising-year","title":"Georgia Tech Has Historic Fundraising Year"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"4790","name":"fundraising"},{"id":"351","name":"development"},{"id":"167285","name":"scholarship"},{"id":"195200","name":"record fundraising year"},{"id":"195201","name":"Georgia Tech donors"},{"id":"194752","name":"transforming tomorrow"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:anne.stanford@dev.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EAnne Stanford\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDirector of Development Communications\u003Cbr\u003EDevelopment Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:aisles3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EAyana Isles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESenior Media Relations\u0026nbsp;Representative\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}