Campaign Priorities
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CAMPAIGN PRIORITY NO. 1
SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER FINANCIAL AID
GOAL: $40 MILLION
Let your light … transform the lives of future Firebirds through scholarships, other financial aid, and funded internship opportunities.
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CAMPAIGN PRIORITY NO. 2
PROGRAM INNOVATION
GOAL: $20 MILLION
Let your light … spur the creation of innovative new programs that will solidify Carthage’s standing as a top choice for career-minded students and growth-minded employers in our region and around the world.
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CAMPAIGN PRIORITY NO. 3
SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE
GOAL: $40 MILLION
Let your light … ensure the enduring promise of a Carthage education, to provide a transformative liberal arts education that uncovers and ignites our students’ true potential as they prepare for work and service in the world.