The Carolina First Campaign had raised $1.7 billion as of April 17, continuing to blaze a pace that puts it ahead of schedule in the quest to reach $2 billion. The campaign raised almost $19 million in March and now has a monthly pace of $20.9 million. To reach its $2 billion goal by the drive’s end on Dec. 31, 2007, the campaign needs to average $14.5 million per month.

The Carolina First Campaign is the comprehensive, multi-year private fund-raising drive supporting Carolina's vision to become the nation's leading public university.

The campaign generates funding at unprecedented levels supporting our faculty, students, research and facilities. And it launches new initiatives that put Carolina at the forefront of discovery and teaching in medicine, science and the arts.

Carolina First set out to raise $1.8 billion, but the drive’s tremendous momentum inspired campaign leaders to increase the goal to $2 billion. Read more...

Campaign Impact

Carolina First is touching every aspect of campus life for the better. Click on the images at right to see examples of how private support is making Carolina the nation's leading public university.