UCLA – Centennial Capital Campaign

UCLA set out a $4.2B centennial capital campaign, the most ambitious campaign for a public research university. The campaign would ensure that UCLA remains intellectually vibrant and continues to serve California and the greater society as an extraordinary resource for knowledge creation and dissemination. UCLA can make the claim that no other higher education institution has achieved, innovated or impacted the world more in such a relatively short period of time. imagine what’s possible in the next century. Our campaign concept conveys that supporting UCLA reveals the future for all of us. "Let there be light". It is our motto. It is our promise. For 100 years, it has been the luminosity that has powered every accomplishment, every breakthrough, every leap and bound we make. What began as the unassuming Southern Branch of the University of California has become one of the most influential enterprises on the planet. The #1 Public University. Imagine what our next century can bring. But, illuminating a better tomorrow starts with a combined energy. We have made a commitment to reinvest in UCLA's future, our communities future, or city's future. To bring more vibrancy. More enlightenment, And a more brilliant tomorrow. Together, there is no limit to what we, will Let There Be... At the end, the Centennial Capital fundraising campaign was more successful than anyone could of dreamed. We raised $5.4B, exceeding our goal and raising the most money for a public university in the shortest period of time EVER.