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Portland State's first comprehensive campaign breezed by its $100 million goal this winter and continues to garner historic levels of support as it nears its June 30 completion date. The campaign includes 17,700 donations from alumni—gifts that are ushering in an unprecedented surge of growth at Portland State, including new and renovated buildings, new programs, laboratories, scholarships, and professorships.

Less than 15 percent of Portland State's total annual revenue comes from state of Oregon resources. The campaign couldn't have come at a better time in light of decreasing state funding, skyrocketing research costs, and a growing tuition burden for students. Those who contributed to the campaign understand this and have given generously through gifts of cash, appreciated assets, and estate gifts.

The private support generated by Building Our Future is advancing Portland State's preeminence in:

• Producing the engineers, scientists, and research our economy demands
• Preparing the teachers who will educate our children and grandchildren
• Training the professionals who strengthen our family systems
• Meeting the demands of business in a climate of rapid innovation, changing technology, and a global marketplace
• Creating thoughtful citizens and enriching cultural life through the humanities and the fine and performing arts.

There has never been a better time to invest in Portland State University. Take a look at what we have accomplished so far.

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