Chattanooga State Surpasses Fundraising Goal

Chattanooga State Community College formally completed the “We have the Fever!” health science capital campaign by announcing that the college’s largest fundraising undertaking raised over $3.03 million, exceeding its planned $3 million goal. The campaign also marked an historical milestone for Chattanooga State by generating the largest number of charitable contributions the college has ever received. 

The “We have the fever!” campaign complemented a grant award of $28.5 million from the State of Tennessee. All funds, those provided by the State of Tennessee and those raised during the campaign, directly affected the health science program at Chattanooga State. The signature project was the construction of Chattanooga State’s Health Science Center, the second largest health science educational facility in Tennessee. Chattanooga State anticipates expanding the enrollment capacity for the college’s health science program to approximately 1,000 students a year.

Acknowledging the commitment of the campaign volunteers, Dr. James Catanzaro, president of Chattanooga State, underscored the exceptional leadership provided by W. Leonard Fant and Grady P. Williams, general co-chairmen of the campaign. “Guided by the energy and dedication of Leonard and Grady, the campaign has been extraordinarily successful,” said Dr. Catanzaro. “Their commitment to education and talent for engaging the community were the essence of this campaign, ultimately designating the “We have the Fever!” capital campaign as the leading and most successful fundraising pursuit in Chattanooga State’s history.” 

Working with Mr. Fant and Mr. Williams were Campaign Cabinet members Archie Meyers and Roberta Miles, Advance Gifts Chairman Duffy Franck, Special Gifts Chairman Hicks Armor, and Chattanooga State Family Honorary Chair Edna Varner. Marilyn Brown, Sandy Townley, Dr. Howard Yarbrough, and Alumni Chair Sandra Lowery, participated as members of the Chattanooga State Family Team.