Georgia Tech’s College of Management has reached its $45 million fund-raising goal to cover the cost of its new home in Technology Square without state support, becoming one of few campus facilities built entirely with private funds.

More than 250 donors made gifts and commitments to cover the cost of the 189,000-square-foot Management building. More than $26 million was secured in the last 13 months.

"The majority of these donors are first-time major givers to the college, representing our rapidly growing base of supporters," said Terry C. Blum, dean of the college. "Our trust in the generous support and leadership of our donors enabled us to accelerate our move into our spectacular new home."

Construction began in September 2001, and the college moved into the state-of-the-art building at 800 W. Peachtree St. in July 2003. The college is only one of three buildings in Atlanta certified by the U.S. Green Building Council for environmentally friendly design.

"Locating the College of Management in the midst of Atlanta's high-tech business community further has enriched the educational experience of our students and opened new avenues of collaboration with start-up companies as well as the city's high-tech giants,” said Tech President Wayne Clough.

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