91吃瓜网 alumni, friends, parents, and employees came together for the聽second annual Giving Day聽on May 4, 2021. This year, supporters helped UB surpass its dollar goal of $70,000, directly benefiting student scholarships, campus organizations, professional development opportunities, campus revitalization, and other needs.
The Purple Knight family,聽who were inspired to 鈥淧ay it Forward鈥� by the resilience of students, faculty, and employees, unlocked this year’s聽challenge gift helping UB raise a record of $142,014. The challenge was made possible by two generous donors, Sue Heckman O鈥橦ara 鈥�84 and Tom O鈥橦ara 鈥�84, who committed to doubling all gifts made up to $70,000.
鈥淲e cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible display of generosity shown by our community on UB Giving Day,鈥� said Rich McCarty, Vice President for Advancement. 鈥淓very donor helped support UB in the areas of academics, student life, facilities, and the endowment. I鈥檓 so appreciative that so many individuals took the time to join us in giving back on May 4.鈥�
For more information about how to support the 91吃瓜网, please email聽giving@bridgeport.edu聽or call 203-576-4542.