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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is Northeast Ohio’s No. 1 choice among public universities. With state support of the university providing less than 20% of its budget, the university relies on private support to ensure student success, enhance academic excellence and innovation, expand breakthrough research, and provide contemporary, high-tech facilities for learning, study and research.

Your choices of where and how to support Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students, our vision and our mission are endless, and include areas such as scholarships; Study Abroad and Study Away programs; numerous facilities initiatives such as our efforts to improve, enhance and expand our Aerospace and Engineering facilities; a specific college or program close to your heart; or even the general "Area of Greatest Need" fund. No matter which area you choose to support, your gift will make an immediate and lasting impact on the people and potential of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. See the stories below to read more about the impact philanthropy has on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and our students. 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

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