October 20, 2006

Stanford Announces Biggest Campaign

By ERIN STROUT

Stanford University kicked off the public phase of a $4.3-billion fund-raising campaign last week, the largest such drive in higher education. Stanford's campaign is seeking to raise $300-million more than the $4-billion effort announced by Columbia University last month.

The five-year campaign, named "The Stanford Challenge," has already collected $2.19-billion during a two-year quiet phase.

Officials want to use the money in three broad areas:

  • $1.4-billion for

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