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SUNY Polytechnic Institute and the College Foundation have received a 2014 Educational Fundraising Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for Overall Improvement in Fundraising among Public Comprehensive Institutions across the country. This was the first time the college has received such an honor in our history.

“To be recognized by CASE is a distinct honor for our foundation board, our development department and the entire college to celebrate. It is validation of the hard work and tireless effort put forth by our dedicated board members and staff. More importantly, it is a reflection of the important role our donors play in helping us to meet the critical and growing needs of our students, academic programs and the institution. I am extremely proud of all who have played a part in making this award possible,” said Peter C. Perkins, Assistant Vice President for Development and Executive Director of the College Foundation.

SUNY Poly was selected to receive an Overall Improvement Award based on three years of fundraising data the institution supplied to the Council for Aid to Education’s annual Voluntary Support of Education Survey (VSE). SUNY Poly was one of 79 higher education institutions to win a 2014 CASE Award out of the 450 colleges and universities that were considered and one of only three SUNY schools to be recognized in 2014.

To view a complete list of recipients, visit: www.case.org/Award_Programs/Educational_Fundraising_Awards/2014_Winners.html