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August 8, 2006

UNM Foundation Reaches Historic Fundraising Levels
Old mark shattered by more than $5 million

The University of New Mexico Foundation established an all-time high for fundraising topping $48 million for the first time in the university's history. UNM easily exceeded its overall 2005-06 fundraising goal of $47.1 million by raising nearly $48.6 million for fiscal year 2005-06. The amount represents an increase of more than $5 million from last fiscal year's then-record $43.5 million. The amount includes donations from more than 18,000 donors.

The UNM Foundation is an incorporated not-for-profit organization with the responsibility to receive, invest and distribute gifts of private support to UNM.

These gifts help support student scholarships, initiatives to help students volunteer in the community, funds for new construction and renovation and, support for faculty and course developm ent.

“The donors and supporters of the University of New Mexico have once again shown their strong support for the University,” said acting President David W. Harris. “Through their generous donations to the University, we will continue our path toward pro viding a stronger academic and research institution to the benefit of all New Mexicans. This is extremely meaningful to our students, faculty and staff.”

“We are pleased to have raised $48.6 million in the academic year 2005-06,” said Michael Kingan, interim president, UNM Foundation and interim vice president for Institutional Advancement. “This is the highest level of gifts raised in a single academic year. We are indeed grateful to our thousands of donors who honor UNM, our students and our healthcare patients through their gifts. Their generosity improves the quality of education and healthcare at UNM – in Albuquerque and on our campuses statewide.” 

Foundation officers include Robert Bovinette, chairman; Thelma Domenici, vice chair; Dorothy Rainosek, secretary; David Harris, acting UNM President; and Mike Kingan, interim president, UNM Foundation and interim vice president for Institutional Advancement.

The Foundation office can be reached by calling (505) 277-4503 or by going to UNM's Web site, www.unm.edu .


The University of New Mexico is the state's largest university, serving more than 32,000 students. UNM is home to the state's only schools of law, medicine, pharmacy and architecture and operates New Mexico's only academic health center. UNM is noted for comprehensive undergraduate programs and research that benefits the state and the nation.

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