Cornell University's campus campaign for United Way of Tompkins County is the first and only United Way division this year to meet -- and even exceed -- its goal. As of Dec. 15, the university had raised $562,831. That's $32,831, or 6 percent more than its goal of $530,000, thanks to contributions by Cornell employees, retirees and students. And more pledge cards are coming in daily, says Mary George Opperman, Cornell vice president for human resources and chair of the United Way campaign on campus.

"Even though our formal campus campaign has succeeded, we're still accepting donations and pledges through the end of the month," Opperman said.

"I am proud to be counted among the many Cornell employees who help lead the way to a stronger and healthier community," says Tom Livigne, operations manager of Cornell Real Estate Development and the chair of the United Way county campaign. "The Cornell employee/retiree effort continues to pace the countywide campaign to a successful conclusion."