{"id":2807,"date":"2024-12-06T23:35:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T04:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/?page_id=2807"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:45:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T16:45:50","slug":"campaign","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"The Campaign for Monmouth University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Video: Excellence. Access. Ambition.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1036943255?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\"  style='width: 500px; height: 281px;'  allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group toptext is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/give\/\">Make Your Campaign Gift Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-title\" id=\"securing-monmouths-future-a-bold-path-forward\"><strong>Securing Monmouth\u2019s Future: <em>A Bold Path Forward<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In 2021, Monmouth University launched a five-year strategic plan, Excellence. Access. Ambition., that crystalized our focus on providing top-tier academic programs while ensuring that a Monmouth education remained within reach for deserving students regardless of their means. The plan also set forth a bold goal: to make Monmouth University a national leader at integrating excellence and access by becoming the most highly ranked private institution of its kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, Monmouth has launched a comprehensive fundraising campaign of the same name to fuel and sustain that vision. With a goal of <strong>$175 million<\/strong>, Excellence. Access. Ambition. is the largest fundraising campaign in the University\u2019s history. It will elevate academic quality, expand educational opportunities, enhance our campus, and establish Monmouth University as a leading force in higher education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center oneseventyfive\">$<span>175<\/span> Million<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-grey-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-bracket\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" style=\"object-position: 49.6175% 30.3925%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/Mercers-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2885 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/Mercers-Photo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/Mercers-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/Mercers-Photo-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/Mercers-Photo-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-title\" id=\"campaign-cochairs-joan-mercer-and-henry-d-mercer-iii-87-17hn\">Campaign Co-Chairs, <br>Joan Mercer and <span class=\"nowrap\">Henry D. Mercer, III &#8217;87, &#8217;17HN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s challenges in higher education present a tremendous opportunity for institutions willing to rise to the occasion, and Monmouth intends to do so. This Campaign is the largest fundraising effort in Monmouth\u2019s history and we have the fullest intention to meet and exceed this impressive goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, just as Hawks never fly alone, we cannot meet our ambitions without the support of our Monmouth family. It will take legions of alumni and friends\u2014like us\u2014to make the next chapter of Monmouth University stronger than the last. No matter what motivates you\u2014enhancing the campus\u2019 magnificent infrastructure, increasing the endowment, impacting scholarships, faculty research, student life, or any of the programs that keep Monmouth relevant in the marketplace\u2014your commitment to any of the key priorities will further accelerate our progress. Join us in making an impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bracket-down has-white-color has-shadow-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-21604cde265f0bf14ad9659481dc5746 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-title has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e80ba7bcc82fcf05554d1082d21daa3b\" id=\"transform-students-livesand-monmouths-future\"><strong>Transform Students\u2019 Lives\u2014and Monmouth\u2019s Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Monmouth University has always been a place where ambition meets opportunity, where deserving students from all backgrounds can reach new heights through the power of a first-rate, private education. But as the higher education landscape changes, the University faces new challenges\u2014from increased competition for students to the growing need for financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellence. Access. Ambition. will enable Monmouth to rise above these challenges by supporting the campaign&#8217;s <strong>three key priorities<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading section-title\" id=\"1-enhancing-the-campus\">1) Enhancing the Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Strategic investments will enrich our state-of-the-art facilities, creating an exceptional learning environment and strengthening the Monmouth experience. Projects include two major new facilities\u2014the Bruce Springsteen Archives &amp; Center for American Music, which broke ground in fall 2024, and the Student Wellness Center, a dynamic expansion of the OceanFirst Bank Center&#8217;s health and fitness facilities\u2014as well as significant enhancements to existing living and learning spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-gallery-carousel \"><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"3057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-1-3\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-1-1\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"3058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-1-0\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-1-2\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"629\" data-id=\"3059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-3-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-3-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-3-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-1-1\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-1-3\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" data-id=\"3061\" style=\"object-position: 14.53% 70.3975%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-5-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-5-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/BSACAM-5-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-1-2\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-1-0\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bruce-springsteen-archives-amp-center-for-american-music\">Bruce Springsteen Archives &amp; Center for American Music<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>The new $48 million Center will draw tens of thousands of visitors from around the state, the country, and the world each year.&nbsp;&nbsp;The environmentally-friendly, 30,000-square-foot interactive museum experience will feature three permanent galleries, one temporary exhibition gallery, conference and research space, three listening studios, a replica of Springsteen\u2019s writing room, and a 244-seat theater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverted is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"student-wellness-center\">Student Wellness Center<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>An extension of the existing OceanFirst Bank Center, and initially seeded by our friends at Hackensack Meridian&nbsp;<em>Health<\/em>, this $28 million, 23,000-square-foot expansion will enhance the health and wellness of our students. Comprised of four main sections, this functional and attractive space will include: a main lounge; a sports medicine and athletic training lab with hydrotherapy pools; flexible wellness space; and an enlarged fitness center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-gallery-carousel \"><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"3051\" style=\"object-position: 79.5% 61.055%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/SWC-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/SWC-1.jpg 1000w, 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https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-5-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-3-4\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-3-1\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"3065\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-4.jpg 1000w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-3-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-3-1\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-3-3\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-3-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"3062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-2-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-3-2\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-3-4\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-3-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"3056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Campus-Gateway-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-3-3\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-3-0\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campus-gateway\">Campus Gateway<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>This new main artery of the Monmouth campus will begin at Pollak Theatre and traverse the southwestern grounds, connecting the new Nagy Common\u2014an outdoor student plaza featuring a fire pit and lounge chairs\u2014with a new student gathering space featuring a four-sided clock, fixed seating, adjoining the Great Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading section-title\" id=\"2-endowing-academic-excellence-and-student-access\">2) Endowing Academic Excellence and Student Access<\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-gallery-carousel \"><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2920\" style=\"object-position: 54.765% 32.58%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/nursing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/nursing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/sharks-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/sharks-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/sharks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/sharks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/sharks-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/sharks.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-4-0\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-4-2\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure 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https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Ceramics-Classroom_20240229_MG_-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-4-2\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-4-4\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-4-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"3037\" style=\"object-position: 37.245% 48.62%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/HawkTank_20230417_CS_225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/HawkTank_20230417_CS_225-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/HawkTank_20230417_CS_225-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/HawkTank_20230417_CS_225-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/HawkTank_20230417_CS_225-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-4-3\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-4-5\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-4-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"3038\" style=\"object-position: 60.506666666667% 37.373333333333%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Toni-Morrison-Day_20242302_MG-32.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Toni-Morrison-Day_20242302_MG-32.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Toni-Morrison-Day_20242302_MG-32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Toni-Morrison-Day_20242302_MG-32-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Toni-Morrison-Day_20242302_MG-32-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-4-4\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-4-6\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-4-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"3039\" style=\"object-position: 46.15% 41.71%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Noa-Bass-Viewbook-Shoot_20220404_AD_060.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Noa-Bass-Viewbook-Shoot_20220404_AD_060.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Noa-Bass-Viewbook-Shoot_20220404_AD_060-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Noa-Bass-Viewbook-Shoot_20220404_AD_060-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Noa-Bass-Viewbook-Shoot_20220404_AD_060-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-4-5\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-4-7\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-4-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"3040\" style=\"object-position: 64.035625% 50.398125%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Woods-Theater_20240310_MG_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Woods-Theater_20240310_MG_-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Woods-Theater_20240310_MG_-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Woods-Theater_20240310_MG_-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/Woods-Theater_20240310_MG_-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-4-6\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-4-0\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p>A robust endowment is essential for sustaining Monmouth\u2019s long-term stability and ambitions. By growing the University\u2019s endowment, we will ensure that resources are in place to support financial aid needs, faculty development, and innovative academic programming needed for Monmouth to continue serving students for generations to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading section-title\" id=\"3-annual-funds-to-support-students-today\">3) Annual Funds to Support Students Today<\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"wp-block-gallery-carousel \"><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2921\" style=\"object-position: 48.280384615385% 33.284230769231%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/BHR-photo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/BHR-photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/BHR-photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/BHR-photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/BHR-photo-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/BHR-photo.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"indicators\"><a class=\"indicator previous\" href=\"#slide-5-6\">Previous<\/a><a class=\"indicator next\" href=\"#slide-5-1\">Next<\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"slide-5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2922\" style=\"object-position: 49.605833333333% 74.800833333333%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/campus-event-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/campus-event-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/11\/campus-event-300x200.jpg 300w, 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Increasing annual funds enables Monmouth to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges, preparing students for successful post-graduate careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hex has-shadow-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light experience-monmouth hex\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/2024-badges-USNews-blue-15-horizontal-1024x494.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2998\" style=\"width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/2024-badges-USNews-blue-15-horizontal-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/2024-badges-USNews-blue-15-horizontal-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/2024-badges-USNews-blue-15-horizontal-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/2024-badges-USNews-blue-15-horizontal-150x72.png 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/university-advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/237\/2024\/12\/2024-badges-USNews-blue-15-horizontal.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\">The results of Monmouth\u2019s commitment to integrating excellence and access are already evident. The University recently achieved its highest-ever ranking in U.S. News &amp; World Report, and received national recognition for promoting social mobility, while welcoming a growing number of first-generation and low-income students. Your investment in <strong>Excellence. Access. Ambition.<\/strong> will ensure Monmouth University continues to rise as a place of unparalleled academic quality, educational opportunity, and upward mobility. Join us in this ambitious undertaking to transform students\u2019 lives and secure Monmouth\u2019s future as a national leader at integrating excellence and access. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-border has-padding has-light-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/give\/\">Give Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:campaign@monmouth.edu\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-title\" id=\"for-more-information\">For More Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-contact has-image\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" style=\"object-position: 45.41% 32.75%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2019\/06\/Amanda-Klaus-Magazine-Shoot_20210610_AD_08-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Amanda M. Klaus\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2019\/06\/Amanda-Klaus-Magazine-Shoot_20210610_AD_08-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2019\/06\/Amanda-Klaus-Magazine-Shoot_20210610_AD_08-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2019\/06\/Amanda-Klaus-Magazine-Shoot_20210610_AD_08-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2019\/06\/Amanda-Klaus-Magazine-Shoot_20210610_AD_08-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2019\/06\/Amanda-Klaus-Magazine-Shoot_20210610_AD_08-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2019\/06\/Amanda-Klaus-Magazine-Shoot_20210610_AD_08-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nameAndTitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"name block-title\">Amanda Klaus<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title component-title\">Vice President for University Advancement<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bioText\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"dept\">University Advancement<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"office\">The Great Hall at Shadow Lawn, 317-A<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"phone\"><a href=\"tel:7325713411\">732-571-3411<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:campaign@monmouth.edu\" title='Email Amanda'>campaign@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Securing Monmouth\u2019s Future: A Bold Path Forward In 2021, Monmouth University launched a five-year strategic plan, Excellence. 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