When Kennesaw State University launched a $75 million capital campaign in 2007, officials predicted it would take five years to raise the money. Turns out it was easier than they thought.

University officials said Monday that expect to surpass the goal this fall. So far the college has raised $73.7 million, including $5 million from an anonymous donor and an $8.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

KSU is spending the money in several areas, including new construction, student scholarships and expanded research.