In 2005 Lawrence University set out to raise $150 million to ensure the vitality of the college and pave the way for endowment growth, additional dollars for The Lawrence Fund, improved campus facilities and new initiatives to take Lawrence boldly into the future. Six years, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of donors later, Lawrence concluded the More Light! campaign in October 2011 raising a total of $160,272,839.

From a new campus center, an expanded Bjorklunden lodge and enhanced athletic facilities to establishing new professorships and scholarships, the Lawrence Fellows program, the Lawrence Scholars program, Senior Experience, and a new partnership with Posse Foundation Inc., More Light! has had a profound impact on the Lawrence community. (Find a more extensive summary of how the campaign has impacted Lawrence here.)

Thanks to all the alumni and friends who helped Lawrence exceed its campaign goal.