Campaign Celebrates Rich Heritage, Bold Future of Alabama A&M

Alabama A&M’s Rich Heritage, Bold Future campaign, - launched in celebration of its 150th Anniversary - has surpassed $4 million raised in individual gifts. With nine months remaining to reach a target of $15 million, the effort to fund campus improvements, STEM infrastructure expansion, and scholarships at AAMU continues to gain momentum.

Wednesday’s fundraising milestone comes just a week after the campaign crossed the $3 million mark – pointing to growing engagement and excitement for the record-setting Sesquicentennial year effort. 

“The Torchbearer fundraising events continue to be the key driver for the ongoing success of the campaign,” says Assistant Vice President Aaron Thompson. “We’re now engaging even more alumni and friends to come together around the AAMU initiatives that mean the most to them.”

The $15 million individual gifts goal is just one part of a broader campaign to transform AAMU. During its anniversary year, the University aims to raise $150 million through various sources including public funding, research and grants funding, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations.

Director of Development, Strategic Initiatives, and Corporate Affairs Jackie Robinson invites AAMU supporters to join the anniversary campaign through its various avenues of support. 

“Whether you’re interested in hosting a Torchbearer event or becoming a first-time donor through a gift to a specific initiative, there’s a place in this campaign for everyone who loves and supports Alabama A&M,” says Robinson. 

Learn more and join the campaign at www.aamu.edu/150. Individuals interested in hosting a Torchbearer event are invited to contact the AAMU Advancement team at advancement@aamu.edu.