Western Kentucky University exceeded its $100m Opportunity Fund goal, creating 267 new endowed scholarships and supporting 20,205 students.

Western Kentucky University President Timothy Caboni celebrated the achievement of surpassing the $100 million goal for the Opportunity Fund, raising over $102 million since its 2018 launch. The fund has created 267 new endowed scholarships and supported 20,205 students with private scholarships. WKU's enrollment increased by 1.2% in the fall semester despite US Department of Education's issues with the new FAFSA application. The university's overall retention rate has increased by over 8% in the past six years, with the largest gains made among under-represented minorities.

August 12, 2024
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