University of Georgia raises record $324M from nearly 70,000 private donors

The University of Georgia has announced $324.4 million in private fundraising from 69,789 alumni, parents, and benefactors during the school’s 2026 fiscal year, marking a third consecutive year of record giving. The funding will advance scholarships, academic programs, research, faculty support and campus facilities, with privately funded scholarships benefiting 10,050 students. Major commitments included a $20.5 million gift from Doug Ivester to expand nursing education, a $10 million commitment from Adam Wexler for men’s basketball, and $5 million from Nancy and Les Juneau supporting engineering scholarships.