Meharry Medical College announced this week it has launched Campaign 150, a funding campaign that seeks to raise $500 million and has already reached 80 percent of its goal.
Dr. James Hildreth
Photo: Eric England
The college has raised $400 million from early giving, according to a release. The funds will be used to support scholarships, new research facilities, program initiatives, faculty and the college’s endowment.
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