United Way campaign sets university record

Mississippi State's 1997-98 United Way campaign effort set a record for faculty and staff contributions as it topped $95,000 for the first time.

The funds exceeded this year's faculty and staff goal by about $20,000, according to Paul Welch, campus United Way chair. A separate student campaign netted another $3,500 in pledges, bringing the university's total to more than $98,000.

The faculty/staff campaign was divided into 18 divisions with nearly 150 volunteers assisting in the fund-raising effort.

While the campaign is officially over, Welch said contributions are still welcome. For more information, telephone him at 325-3228.