The College of Sciences has exceeded its $75 million campaign target, raising $78 million and counting as part of the Institute’s historic philanthropic effort, Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech.

“Achieving this milestone reflects the generosity and deep commitment of our alumni, donors, and friends to advancing science education and research,” says Susan Lozier, dean of the College of Sciences and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair. “We are energized by this momentum and grateful to everyone who has supported us through investment in our success as we continue to fundraise for key priorities such as endowed faculty positions, graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships, and innovative teaching and experiential learning.”

Sciences is the first Georgia Tech College to reach its goal. 

“This early success highlights the foundational and essential role of the sciences,” adds College of Sciences Director of Development Dan Warren. “The enthusiastic support from alumni, foundations, and corporate partners speaks volumes — reaching this milestone is a tribute to the transformative power of philanthropy and community.”

Philanthropy in action

The funds raised are already making a meaningful impact across the College, supporting students, faculty, and research. Campaign contributions are being invested in important initiatives such as:

• faculty endowments with an emphasis to support those in early and mid-career and in interdisciplinary areas;
• graduate student top-up fellowships to support recruitment of the best and brightest to our programs;
• need-based undergraduate scholarships to ensure an affordable education;
• research-based undergraduate scholarships to provide co-curricular opportunities; and
• direct support for faculty research to accelerate discovery and solutions.

New programs made possible in the College by Transforming Tomorrow include the Student Transfer Enrichment Program (STEP), which helps transfer students thrive through academic support, social engagement, and leadership development, as well as the Rising Tide program, which helps recruit and mentor early-career scientists. Also noteworthy is the enhanced Career Education Program, which connects students with alumni and career opportunities. 

A vision for the future

The College’s success contributes to the broader campaign, which has raised more than $1.6 billion toward its $2 billion goal. Fiscal year 2025 was the most successful fundraising year in Georgia Tech’s history, with nearly $300 million raised in new philanthropic support. Earlier this month, the Institute announced a historic $100 million bequest — the largest single gift in Tech’s history.

What’s next

As the campaign continues, the College of Sciences will remain focused on expanding student opportunities, accelerating scientific discovery, and supporting faculty excellence. The top priority for the Dean is creating opportunities for students to have access to a Georgia Tech education through need-based scholarships and graduate fellowships which provide a competitive advantage in recruiting the best and brightest students to our programs. 

“We are extremely grateful for the alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff, and corporations who have supported us so far,” says Warren. “Thanks to you, we’re heading into the final stretch of the campaign with wind in our sails. Now is the perfect moment to invest in the students, educators, and researchers driving tomorrow’s breakthroughs.” 

To learn more or make a gift to the College of Sciences, contact Dan Warren, director of Development for the College of Sciences, at dan.warren@cos.gatech.edu.