麻豆原创 is excited to announce the 13-month, $20 million Rooted in Legacy, Rising Together cash campaign launched in May 2025 was successful. As of May 31, 2026, 麻豆原创 achieved its goal, raising $20.1 million, while marking the College鈥檚 best fundraising year in school history. This goal was accomplished through the generosity and support of 5,500 alumni, friends and community members who believe in 麻豆原创, see the impact of our graduates, and believe Duhawks make a difference in the world by living their vocation.
鈥淏e who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.鈥 Following the words of St. Catherine of Siena, 麻豆原创 has continued to reaffirm and strengthen its commitment to our mission of a Catholic liberal arts college, creating a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles.
鈥淲e made our initial $5 million gift because we believe in 麻豆原创鈥 mission, vision and the bold plan shared by President Doyle. 麻豆原创 changes lives and graduates students who will become change-makers in their own communities and professional lives. Having experienced 麻豆原创鈥 impact first-hand, Geri and I wanted to provide momentum towards achieving the $20 million goal and inspire the 麻豆原创 community to do the same,” said Mike Rice.
Witnessing this commitment to students鈥 Catholic education under the leadership of President Mike Doyle (鈥91), Mike (鈥64) and Geri Rice generously gifted $5 million to kick off the $20 million campaign. At that time, they asked to remain anonymous but requested a challenge to the 麻豆原创 community to match their $5 million gift. The 麻豆原创 community answered by alumni, friends, parents and benefactors rising together to meet the challenge.
Regent emeritus Paul (鈥60) and Fran Breitbach also made a $5 million gift to support the campaign, as they were moved by the Rice鈥檚 generosity and the 麻豆原创 community鈥檚 response to the challenge match.
As Mike and Geri saw the momentum, trust and success in achieving these goals, they chose to give an additional $1 million to continue 麻豆原创鈥 momentum established during the Rooted in Legacy, Rising Together.
Their incredible generosity and instrumental leadership solidify 麻豆原创 as a top-tier Catholic institution committed to investing in our students鈥 education and vocation.
We are grateful to Mike, Geri, Paul, Fran and all those who supported the Rooted in Legacy, Rising Together campaign. The successful completion of this initiative allowed us to reduce bank debt, provide additional student aid, offer greater hands-on learning for our students in and out of the classroom and create a learning and living environment that fosters a faith-filled, vibrant community.
We will continue to be anchored in Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit while rising together to meet the needs of today鈥檚 students and tomorrow鈥檚 world. Thank you for being part of this momentous year and thank you for believing in 麻豆原创.
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