A still weakened economy wasn’t enough to put a damper on the philanthropic spirit of the University of Miami, as faculty, staff, and students reached into their pocketbooks and wallets to help the institution achieve the most successful United Way campaign in its history.
UM raised $1.3 million for the annual fundraising effort, surpassing its goal by more than $70,000. “Quite an achievement during these difficult economic times,” said Bart Chernow, vice provost for technology advancement and vice president for special programs and resource strategy, who chaired the 2009 campaign.
