More than 1,500 alumni, faculty, staff, students, friends and fans joined together to raise a record $1.4 million – all to directly benefit students at Abilene Christian University. The total is a record high and the first time in its nine-year history for the event to top $1 million in contributions. It also represents a 57% increase over last year’s ACU Gives.
“The ACU community is truly unmatched,” said Blair Schroeder, vice president for advancement and external affairs. “Wildcats around the world stepped up to support our students and the mission of ACU, and we couldn’t be more grateful.”
During the 1,906-minute-long event, in honor of the year of ACU’s founding, ACU Gives participants chose from more than 38 specific funds to support in four main areas of emphasis:
- Student support, access and scholarships
- Academic excellence, experiential learning and career preparation
- Student belonging, traditions and campus life
- Faith, service, global and calling
- Athletics
“Thank you for believing in ACU, but more importantly for believing in our students – in the purpose and promise of their lives,” said Dr. Phil Schubert, president. “We are so grateful for your willingness to partner with us in the journey to shape the lives of young men and women into the image of Jesus.”
