Galveston County Daily News, June 10, 2007 GALVESTON - Dr. John Stobo, president of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, announced the university's comprehensive campaign, "Timeless Values, Pioneering Solutions," has surpassed its $250 million goal, more than 18 months ahead of schedule. By Saturday, UTMB has raised more than $250,400,000, he said. This is the most money ever raised by the university in any three-and-a-half year period. The campaign, which began Sept. 1, 2003, was originally scheduled to end Dec. 31, 2008. Having surpassed its goal early, it will now end Aug. 31. Stobo delivered the news Saturday at the semiannual meeting of the university's 87-member development board, flanked by Campaign Chair Fred Burns, Development Board Chair Dr. Peter Thompson and chairs of the 11 regional campaigns throughout the state."We've exceeded our goal thanks to the wonderful generosity of alumni, foundations, corporate partners, employees and many other friends and supporters," Stobo said. "These gifts will shape what UTMB can and will become in the future."