The official total of $1,053,599 was – by far – the largest amount ever raised by guests at the Gala, surpassing the previous high by nearly a quarter of a million dollars ($810,000 in 2022).

On top of the goal of creating a complete informational archive of the Museum’s contents, Clark expects to achieve another goal by enhancing the Museum’s relationship with the community, both the campus community and the surrounding community.

In total, through the month of December, nearly $4.5 million was raised thanks to 927 donors, including 546 alumni. 

Maughan, who has been part of the YoteFam for over 40 years, is retiring at the end of this academic year.