THE POWER OF THE PURPLE CIRCLE
Our Tomorrow showed what is possible when Panthers go all in, all together. The Purple Circle — thousands of alumni and friends united by their belief in UNI — created opportunities whose impact will reach far beyond this campaign.
ALL IN, ALL TOGETHER
147,912 TOTAL GIFTS
- 65,077 gifts under $100
- 56 gifts exceeded $1M
34,031 UNIQUE DONORS
- 19,760 alumni
- 11,666 friends
- 47% first-time donors to UNI
- 53% made multiple gifts
- Oldest donor: 104
- Youngest donor: 18
50 STAtes & 17 countries
$108M for scholarships
$108 million was raised for student scholarships by 2026 by 8,477 scholarship donors — 25% of all campaign donors. During this time, 556 new scholarships were created and now 1 in 4 students now receives a donor-funded scholarship.
$113M for academic programs and faculty support
- UNI launched six new and expanded programs; communication sciences and disorders, nursing, applied engineering and UNI@IACC.
- $41M of the total was directed to faculty support
- 70+ programs and unites were supported across colleges and divisions
$74M for athletics facilities and programs
Because of 10,729 donors, we're carrying forward the pride & connection that have long defined UNI Athletics.
- $18M for student-athlete scholarships
- 400+ Panther student-athletes are supported both in competition and in the classroom.
- $27M enhanced our athletic programs
- $31M upgraded our facilities through capital renovations.
$25M to support the first named college at UNI
At Homecoming 2023, David Wilson, '70, pledged a $25 million gift to fuel strategic initiatives and invest in faculty and students in the Wilson College of Business. The $25 million donation is the largest single gift in the history of UNI.
$50M for iconic spaces and capital projects
Throughout the Our Tomorrow campaign, your support renewed the spaces that make UNI feel like home.
- Modernization and expansion of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, including 780 new seats and the addition of the Pauline R. Barrett Charitable Foundation Marquee Lounge.
- $2.2M revitalization of the Campanile, expanding the carillon to 56 bells and renewing the Campanile Plaza.
- $16.8 million for the most comprehensive renovation in UNI-Dome history.
EVERY ACT OF GENEROSITY
AMONG GIFTS OF $100 — THE MEDIAN CONTRIBUTION TO OUR TOMORROW— DONORS FREQUENTLY CHOSE FUNDS THAT FUEL STUDENT SUCCESS
- DEANS' FUNDS FOR EXCELLENCE / $3,205,874 raised
Flexible college and department funds helped students participate in internships, undergraduate research, conference travel, study abroad and other hands-on learning experiences - PANTHER PANTRY / $271,051 raised
The Panther Pantry provides students access to groceries, hygiene items and other essentials in a welcoming environment that helps them focus on classes, work and daily life. Support through Our Tomorrow also helped fund new refrigeration and storage equipment to better serve students year-round. - PANTHER COMPLETION GRANTS / $198,276 raised
Panther Completion Grants provided timely support for students nearing completion of their degrees, helping cover remaining balances and ensuring temporary financial hardship did not prevent students from crossing the finish line.
CONTINUE THE IMPACT
OUR TOMORROWS SHALL BE THINE
Congratulations to the Panther family on the extraordinary success of Our Tomorrow, and thank you for your commitment to our students and your university. Because of you, the university’s best days are ahead. Join us in continuing to build that future together for generations of Panthers to come.
