NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has officially certified that Pathways, the Campaign for MCLA has raised $32.7 million, surpassing its original $25 million goal by nearly $8 million. 

 

The Campaign Cabinet met on April 15. There are three months left of the Campaign.

 

"The success of Pathways, the Campaign for MCLA is a testament to the generosity and belief of our alumni, donors, and friends who share our vision for what MCLA can be," said MCLA President James Birge. "These resources will directly benefit students for generations to come, and they reflect the kind of institution we have worked hard to become: financially strong, academically excellent, and deeply committed to the people we serve."

 

Funds raised through Pathways, the Campaign for MCLA have supported scholarships, athletic facility enhancements, travel opportunities for students, and professional development for faculty members. The Campaign's success has helped the MCLA endowment reach the highest level in the College's history, and MCLA's reserve fund has doubled over the past five years to $27 million.

 

"Pathways is about creating routes to access, opportunity, and student success. Exceeding our goal ahead of schedule affirms that our community shares a deep commitment to MCLA's students and to the future of public liberal arts education," said Susan Gold, parent of an alumna and tri-chair of the Pathways Campaign.