Some of Harvard's schools, however, have been finished with their individual campaigns for several years.

The Law School--which began before the rest of the University--surpassed its goal of $150 million in 1995.

The School of Public Health received a $20 million boost early in its campaign and managed to reach its goal of $125 million two and a half years ago. It has now raised $180 million. The Countess Albina du Boisrouvray, an honorary campaign co-chair for SPH, gave the $20 million to establish the Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights.

"We've actively continued fundraising in a campaign mode," said Kristine C. Laping, assistant dean for development at the SPH.

Despite yesterday's announcement, Rudenstine said he hopes to see increases in all areas by December.

"It is a remarkable achievement, and it's not over yet," he said.