Campaign Goal: Raise $215 Million for Trinity's Endowment
Trinity’s reputation as one of the nation’s most respected and celebrated liberal arts colleges is influenced by the size of its endowment. Our goal is to reach $215 million in long-term, invested gift resources that provide permanent underwriting for our core mission -- faculty and students.
As of December 31, 2011, Trinity’s endowment had grown to $399.7 million.
Professor Ward Curran '57 |
 Professor Ward Curran ’57 is the first holder of the Ward S. Curran Distinguished Professorship of Economics, established by Peter Kraus ’74 and Jill Kraus. Professor Curran earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity and an M.A. and a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University.
“Trinity must be able to compete with the best liberal arts colleges around the country. Endowment provides better students and faculty, along with more substantive research and teaching among undergraduates. That is why we are here.
We need an economically diverse student body – many of our most successful alumni came from limited means so they understand that on a personal level. The former trustee who endowed my chair came from a middle-class family and became very successful. He was grateful for what he learned at Trinity, and we are grateful for his contribution.”
~ Ward Curran ’57 |
An endowment – a pool of invested stocks, bonds, and other assets – provides a significant and reliable stream of revenue to permanently finance the College’s key priorities. Endowment gains will make Trinity more secure and more competitive in recruiting prominent faculty and outstanding students. New endowments will invigorate the library, fuel intercollegiate athletic programs, and underwrite scientific discovery. In the end, our endowment is not just a financial metric. It is an investment in the students and faculty of Trinity.
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