Donor Gives UNCG $6 Million — Largest Gift Ever

By Steve Gilliam and University Relations

GREENSBORO, NC, March 17, 2009 — An anonymous donor has given $6 million to UNCG – the largest gift in its history – to be used for student aid and new professorships.

“This gift holds enormous potential for UNCG to enhance student access and to recruit and retain top faculty,” said UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady. “The growth of scholarship funds is vital in today’s turbulent economy and it has been the primary objective of our Students First Campaign. This gift also represents the margin of excellence in the recruitment and retention of the very best faculty. Our donor has done a huge service to UNCG, and the university is indeed grateful.”