{"id":1050,"date":"2023-10-04T20:33:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T00:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/brighterlight\/dummy-2-brighter-light-campaign-2\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:43:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T15:43:36","slug":"brighter-light-campaign-oct2023-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/brighterlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighter Light Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A SHINING SUCCESS<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With incredible support from dedicated alumni, friends, and families along with numerous foundations and corporations, we surpassed our $190M goal and celebrated the largest-ever fundraising effort in K\u2019s history!<\/strong> We are so grateful for your generosity. Because of you, talented K students will have the tools and experiences they need to create a brighter world\u2014today and for generations to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Building a Brighter World: Your Impact by the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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$203,236,489<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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16,518<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4,310<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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$89,311,755<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BEYOND THE NUMBERS: YOUR IMPACT IN ACTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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“The opportunities at K are endless and extraordinary scholarship is expected, encouraged, and most importantly, supported. While we have seen the numerical value of your philanthropy, the ultimate return on investment is incalculable.”<\/p>\n-Max Rhames ’25<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brighter<\/span>Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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$20 Million in Student Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opening Doors to All K Has to Offer<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toyota Supports First-Gen Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brighter<\/span>Minds<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On a Mission to Make Machine Learning Accessible to All Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Local Grants Help the Arboretum Bloom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Journey of Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brighter<\/span>Experiences<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Reimagining Residential Life for the 21st Century<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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K Receives $2M Grant for Dow Science Center, Electrical Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fund Supports Athletics Strength and Conditioning Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strategic Investments: Your Impact by Area of Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This historic campaign has been a critical component of K\u2019s strategic plan and vision for the future. By contributing to these vital funding priorities, you have helped K continue to develop and inspire future leaders and citizens of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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