GWU launches largest fundraising effort in its history, eyes $1B by 2018

By Michael Neibauer. George Washington University has formally launched the largest fundraising campaign in its 200-year history, seeking $1 billion to boost its academic, development and financial aid efforts.
And the school, the largest institution of higher education in the District, is already more than halfway to its goal.
The campaign began its “quiet phase” in July 2011, and has since raised $525 million from 45,000-plus donors. More...