June 12, 2006

WSU Capital Campaign Barrels Ahead

About 1,000 people, including Gov. Jennifer Granholm, were present May 25 for the celebration of the Wayne First campaign, the university's first major capital campaign. Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid announced during the on-campus event that $320 million of the $500 million goal for the seven-year campaign had been raised. Susan Burns, vice president for Development and Alumni Affairs, was quoted several times in the story. Burns said there will be physical improvements to the university, with several new buildings and improved buildings. "The breakdown is approximately 20 percent for capital, 30 percent for endowment and 50 percent for programs, which includes scholarship support as well," she said.

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