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Wellesley College Fundraising Campaign Brings In $500 Million

The effort is the largest by any women's college, according to Wellesley College.

WELLSLEY, MA — Wellesley College announced Wednesday that they have completed the largest fundraising campaign ever undertaken by a women's college, and did so a year early, bringing ina large haul.

The college raised more than $500 million to support its mission to educate and empower the next generation of women who will shape their communities and change the world. "This campaign will touch the lives of countless Wellesley students, present and future," Paula A. Johnson, president of Wellesley College, said in a release, "And strengthens the College across all dimensions."

"Thanks to the unflagging support of the global Wellesley community, this historic achievement is a remarkable testament to the critical leadership role Wellesley continues to play in the world," Johnson added. "As the number of applicants continues to rise year after year, we know that bright, promising young women believe a Wellesley education will help them find their voice and realize their dreams. And the world has never needed Wellesley women more."

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The funds will be used for STEM education, career education, financial aid, and more.

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