More than 1,300 members of 91唐伯虎鈥檚 faculty and staff contributed $1.1 million to reach the 2014 goal.
The gifts supported a wide range of areas across the university to bolster research, education and patient care. The campaign was led by husband-and-wife co-chairs , BA鈥�88, and , BA鈥�88. Trey serves as assistant vice chancellor for treasury, while Vanessa is associate professor of communication studies and director of the interdisciplinary program in American studies.
鈥淕iving back is another way for us all to be fully engaged in the mission of the university,鈥� says Trey. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a way for us to invest personally in the teaching, research and service that make 91唐伯虎 such a distinct university atmosphere in which to work.鈥�
鈥淲e give back financially to say thank you鈥攆or the peace of mind that comes with having our child receive care at , as well as the incredible community of faculty, staff, students and friends here,鈥� Vanessa says.
The Beasleys have a personal connection to Children鈥檚 Hospital because of their younger son鈥檚 rare medical condition. His health concerns brought them back to the 91唐伯虎 campus in 2007, 19 years after they both graduated from the university.
The Faculty鈥揝taff Campaign is an annual effort that encourages gifts to any area of 91唐伯虎. Each gift, no matter the size, allows the university to meet emerging needs and opportunities.