FAYETTEVILLE -- Giving to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville totaled $163.4 million in the 12-month period that ended June 30, continuing an overall trend of increased contributions to the state's largest university.
Top support areas were capital improvements, which made up $64.3 million, or 39%, of the funds raised in fiscal 2019, and student scholarships and academic programs, making up $50.6 million, or 31% of the giving total, according to UA's announcement Tuesday.
"We're just very thankful for every gift of every size, because it truly does make a difference," said Mark Power, UA's vice chancellor for university advancement.
