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Video: Southwestern University Thrives Behind Community Support
The Southwestern community has donated over $161 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.
October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025
After seven years of historic support, Southwestern University is celebrating the successful completion of Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern. The most ambitious fundraising campaign in the University’s history saw the Southwestern community come together to donate over $161 million, surpassing the campaign’s goal of $150 million. The Thrive campaign has transformed Southwestern, in the classroom through major investments in student success and academic excellence, and on campus through the renovation of historic buildings and the construction of several new facilities. The campaign also saw record-setting donations to the University’s annual and general support funds, ensuring the impact of Thrive will continue to be felt for years to come. To those who supported Thrive, thank you!