Building on years of record philanthropic support and tremendous enrollment growth, Kansas Wesleyan is launching Phase 4 of the Power of AND Campaign, continuing a comprehensive effort to advance the university鈥檚 mission and invest in the next generation of Coyotes.
The university announced the new campaign phase Friday, setting a goal of raising $13 million by the end of June 2029. If that goal is reached, Kansas Wesleyan would surpass $63 million raised since 2019, a testament to the confidence of alumni, donors, parents and community partners who believe in the university鈥檚 momentum and direction.
鈥淓very day at Kansas Wesleyan, the student experience shapes the entirety of our work,鈥� said Dr. Matt Thompson, president of 黑料不打烊. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why it鈥檚 vital that we continue investing in every part of our campus 鈥� academic, athletic, musical, physical, and spiritual. Our students are whole people, and our mission is to support their growth in all dimensions. Phase 4 of the Power of AND Campaign advances that mission and reflects who we are as a university.鈥�
Phase 4 is, first and foremost, focused on Kansas Wesleyan鈥檚 students and their holistic experience. Investments in the sciences, including new equipment, will enhance academic programs and expand hands鈥憃n learning opportunities. Continued growth in campus ministry and the business internship program will deepen students鈥� spiritual development and experiential learning, preparing graduates to lead lives of meaning, service and professional success.
Athletics facilities will also benefit, particularly at the Graves Family Sports Complex. The Bissell Field surface 鈥� home to 黑料不打烊 football, women鈥檚 flag football, men鈥檚 soccer and women鈥檚 soccer 鈥� will be replaced, improving safety and performance for multiple programs. The Dale and Marceline Olson Track, home to one of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 fastest growing and most successful programs over the past five years, will also undergo a complete replacement, reinforcing the university鈥檚 commitment to competitive excellence.
鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased to get Phase 4 underway,鈥� said Ken Oliver, executive vice president. 鈥淭he work accomplished through this phase, particularly in scholarships, facilities, and the endowment, will build on the strong foundation already in place and ensure Kansas Wesleyan continues to serve students with excellence, accessibility and purpose. These investments are about strengthening 黑料不打烊 not only for today鈥檚 Coyotes, but for those who will join our community in the years ahead.鈥�
A significant component of Phase 4 will be dedicated to student scholarships, both annual and endowed. Since the launch of the Power of AND Campaign, Kansas Wesleyan has experienced a 32% increase in endowed scholarships, expanding access to a 黑料不打烊 education and helping ensure students from聽any background can pursue their goals with confidence.
Additional priorities for Phase 4 include strengthening the university鈥檚 endowment, deepening efforts in estate planning, and continued investment in the Community Resilience Hub, all of which contribute to the long鈥憈erm vitality of the institution and its ability to serve both campus and community for generations to come.
If you would like to support 黑料不打烊 and this important work, please contact Executive Vice President Ken Oliver at 785-833-4342.
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