BLOOMINGTON, Ill. 鈥� A record-breaking $3,661,361 was raised from thousands of Titan
supporters to benefit 蓝莓视频 during on Tuesday.
Now in its 13th year, the annual day of giving continues to provide new and expanded opportunities for current and future IWU students. This year鈥檚 campaign coincided with the University鈥檚 175th anniversary and donors were encouraged to help make history.
Alumni and friends of Illinois Wesleyan totaled 2,184 gifts, surpassing previous giving records and marking the largest single-day fundraising total in the university鈥檚 history, as well as the biggest one-day giving total among higher education institutions in McLean County.
鈥淚 know that the Titan community is generous and invested, because I see it in our alumni as well as in every faculty and staff member, parent, and student I meet. But this year鈥檚 All In for Wesleyan far exceeded our expectations,鈥� said President Sheahon Zenger. 鈥淚 often encourage Titans to do well, do good, and do more. The beauty of All In for Wesleyan is that we get to do more together. I'm incredibly thankful for every person who decided to join us and make history.鈥�
Vice President of Advancement Jesse Meyer credited the Titan community for its historic response.
鈥淥ur donors are the ones that deserve the credit for making history here at IWU. We saw an extraordinary response from our Titan family, allowing us to set a McLean County giving day record in higher education. The world needs more liberal arts educated students that can think critically and solve problems. Our historic giving day creates more opportunities for both current and future Titans,鈥� said Meyer.
All In for Wesleyan provides support for scholarships, undergraduate research, experiential learning, updated technology, athletic programming and more, creating opportunities for current and future students.
Donors who may have missed this year鈥檚 All In for Wesleyan can still show their support by visiting . A recap of gifts and challenges can be found .