September 21, 2005

Southwestern University's 2004-05 fiscal year ended on a high note in June marking the 7th best fundraising year in the University's history. Southwestern also surpassed its Annual Fund goal with contributions topping $1.4 million for the fourth consecutive year. Total gifts to the University from alumni and friends amounted to roughly $8.6 million.

32% of alumni and 46% of parents of current students gave to the University last year. Alumni giving exceeded $1.4 million for the first time in four years while this year's parent participation was the highest in the last five years.

President's Council membership, comprised of donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more, reached an all-time high. The growth to 316 members marked a nearly 15% increase from the previous year.

The Senior Class of 2005 presented Southwestern with a gift of $10,200 to fund a first-year student scholarship during the 2005-06 academic year.

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