To members of the Northwestern community:

Tonight we will report to the University Board of Trustees some wonderful news, which I would like to share with you as well: Gifts and commitments to Campaign Northwestern totaled more than $1.5 billion when the campaign concluded August 31. This is a remarkable achievement, and the gifts that Northwestern received will benefit the University for years to come. Our teaching and research missions are enhanced, our facilities greatly improved and our endowment strengthened, thanks to the generosity of more than 100,000 donors to the campaign. Giving during the campaign totaled $1,550,878,506.

I would like to thank all of you who participated in Campaign Northwestern. In addition, I particularly would like to recognize the
outstanding work by the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, which planned and carried out a campaign that far exceeded our original goal of $1 billion and our revised goal of $1.4 billion. The success of this campaign is the direct result of the tremendous volunteer leadership we were fortunate to have, supported by the extraordinary work of our staff.

Following is a news release that will be sent to the media later today that details the achievements of Campaign Northwestern in greater
detail. Again, thanks to all who helped in this remarkable success.

Henry S. Bienen
President

FOR RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2003
NORTHWESTERN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TOPS $1.5 BILLION
Powered by more than 100,000 contributors, Northwestern University's
fundraising campaign raised a total of more than $1.5 billion, campaign
leaders announced today.

Campaign Northwestern, which was announced in May 1998 and concluded
Aug. 31 of this year, raised a total of $1,550,878,506 in gifts and
commitments, far surpassing the original goal of $1 billion and a
revised goal of $1.4 billion set two years ago.

The total amount will be reported to the University's Board of Trustees
today.

"The gifts the University received during the course of this campaign
demonstrate the remarkable support that alumni and other friends of
Northwestern provide for this institution and their belief in its goals
and mission," said Donald S. Perkins, campaign co-chair and a member of
Northwestern's board of trustees.

Northwestern is one of only 27 universities in the country that has
raised more than $1 billion in a fundraising campaign.

"The gifts that we received are reshaping the University," said
Northwestern President Henry S. Bienen. "Northwestern today is a better
place than it was seven years ago in many ways, thanks to the gifts we
received.

"I particularly want to recognize the support we received from our
Board of Trustees," Bienen added. "Gifts and commitments from members
of the Board totaled $266.7 million and 100 percent of our Board
members contributed to the campaign. Northwestern is indeed fortunate
to have such dedicated and supportive leadership."

The campaign literally changed the face of Northwestern's campuses in
Evanston and Chicago, with the construction, renovation, or expansion of
18 buildings.

"These new facilities already have enabled Northwestern to provide
improved residential and academic settings for our students, and when
the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center is complete, we will be
able to increase significantly the amount of important medical research
we can undertake," Bienen said.

The campaign also has created 101 new undergraduate scholarships, 52
professional scholarships, and 33 graduate fellowships, which provide
needed financial assistance to students.

"When I talk to fellow alumni, one of the key things that interests
them in giving to Northwestern is providing scholarships for students,"
said Thomas Z. Hayward Jr., campaign co-chair and an undergraduate and
law school alumnus of Northwestern. "Many alums received financial
assistance when they were students, and when those alums are able to
give something back to the University, helping current students is a
high priority."

In addition, 37 new endowed professorships have been created as the
result of gifts to the campaign.

Campaign Northwestern's original goals were $360 million for endowment,
$262 million for facilities and $378 million in annual operating
support. Gifts and commitments at the end of the campaign totaled $594
million for endowment, $325 million for facilities, and $609 million in
operating support. Another $22 million was raised but has not yet
been designated to a particular area.

CAMPAIGN NORTHWESTERN BUILDING PROJECTS
A major goal of Campaign Northwestern was to improve the University's
facilities in almost all areas, including academics, research,
residential life, intercollegiate athletics, and recreation. Following
is a list of major building projects undertaken with funding from
Campaign Northwestern.

• The Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center, now under construction
on the Chicago campus, which will provide state-of-the-art medical
research space.
• The Pancoe-Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Life Sciences Pavilion,
which provides research space for biology and medical research.
• The Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly, which
houses Northwestern's cutting-edge research in nanotechnology.
• McCormick Tribune Center, which provides broadcast studio facilities,
as well as teaching and office space for the Medill School of
Journalism.
• The Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center, which will provide
space for McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science programs.
• Crowe Hall, an addition to Kresge Hall, which provides office space
for faculty in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.
• Expansion of the Donald P. Jacobs Center, the home of the Kellogg
School of Management, which provides space for study rooms, new
classrooms, and faculty offices.
• Construction of the Tarry Center for Collaborative Learning in
Annenberg Hall for the School of Education and Social Policy.
• Expansion of the Block Museum, providing additional gallery space, an
auditorium, and offices.
• Chambers Hall, which houses the Transportation Center.
• James S. Kemper Residence Hall, which provides undergraduate housing
in apartment-style suite arrangements.
• Benjamin W. Slivka Residence Hall, home to the Residential College of
Science and Engineering, and also the location of Lisa's Café, a
coffeehouse.
• The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern
University's Outpatient Facility, which provides patient treatment
facilities for the Lurie Cancer Center.
• A complete renovation of Ryan Field, the intercollegiate football
stadium.
• Trienens Hall, an indoor practice facility for intercollegiate
athletic teams.
• Gleacher Golf Center, an indoor practice facility for the men's and
women's golf teams.
• The Combe Tennis Center, a new indoor tennis center used for both
intercollegiate and recreational tennis, and expansion of the Henry
Crown Sports Pavilion.
• Reconstruction of Anderson Hall, which will include the Ron Burton
Academic Advising Center, Athletic Department offices, and the Ken Kraft
wrestling complex.