Quincy University exceeded it's $1 Million Fund Goal for the fifth straight year.

The fund raised more than $1,093,000 for the university's endowment, and areas of greatest need on the QU campus. Giving to the QU Fund increased five percent over 2013-14 and participation by alumni and friends increased three percent.

“We are honored to see such a positive and record-breaking response to this year's QU Fund campaign,” QU President Robert Gervasi said. “The increase in both participation and total giving will go a long way toward our continued growth and overall mission to higher education.”

QU’s total fundraising efforts reached nearly $4.3 million. Julie Bell, vice president for university advancement, made the announcement on Monday afternoon at a luncheon in Quincy University’s Hall of Fame Room.

“On behalf of Quincy University, we would like to thank all who helped us to once again reach and surpass our goal. This milestone is an incredible reflection of a dedicated base of alumni and friends invested in the future of Quincy University students,” Bell said.

The QU fund supports technology upgrades, campus enhancements, and faculty development, as well as the endowment, which insures the University's longevity.

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