UMBC has received the Maryland Charity Campaign’s 2007 Governor’s Cup for per capita giving for employers of our size (500-2,499 employees) during the fall 2007 campaign.

The University surpassed the results of its 2006 Maryland Charity Campaign in both the amount raised and the number of people contributing. In 2007, 704 UMBC employees contributed a total of $122,842, compared to 623 employees and $120,789 in 2006.

“Winning the Governor’s Cup is a testament to the generosity of the UMBC community,” said Provost Arthur T. Johnson. “We always say that we value being a caring community, and the Maryland Charity Campaign is just one way we demonstrate this value.

“The members of the University Steering Committee and the unit coordinators for the campaign were critical to UMBC's campaign's success,” Johnson added.

The engraved, silver Governor’s Cup will remain at UMBC until the 2008 winner is announced.