Connect Today, Create Tomorrow Campaign

Congratulations, 2026 Graduates!

Congratulations, OWU Class of 2026! Commencement Information

Thank you for your role in sustaining our legacy.

With the seven-year $200 million Connect Today, Create Tomorrow comprehensive campaign — the largest in school history — we are renewing our commitment to our founding principles as we chart a bold path forward.

$237,995,578

Final campaign total raised as of June 30, 2021

Campaign Priorities

Scholarships and Financial Aid The OWU Connection Investing in Our Professors Investing in Our Campus Investing in Each Day: Annual Giving

Capital Improvements | Goal: $43 million

Our historic campus has been graced with several impressive new buildings and seen some of our most iconic spaces given new life and purpose thanks to significant philanthropic support.

Investing in Our Professors | Goal: $37 million

Your support enables OWU to recruit, foster, and develop our greatest asset — the people who educate, shape, and inspire our leaders of tomorrow.

Scholarships and Financial Aid | Goal: $50 million

Whether it is need-based, merit-based, or aid for a returning student, scholarships can be the deciding factor in bringing a student to OWU, and ensuring they are able to complete their degree.

The OWU Connection | Goal: $35 million

This innovative curricular program allows students to connect academic theory with real world practice in a global context. In addition, student access to internships will be expanded through the planned Career Connection Center.

Annual Giving | Goal: $35 million

From technology to program funding, to faculty and staff training and salaries, annual gifts touch each part of OWU, every day.

Campaign Leadership

Like you, we love OWU. The Connect Today, Create Tomorrow campaign will strengthen our great University through unprecedented support, and we are proud to be the co-chairs.

We urge you to join us in giving as generously as you can to the areas you care about most. Your support will connect current and future generations of Ohio Wesleyan students to opportunities that will create a better world.

Message from the President and Campaign Co-Chairs Meet the Campaign Leadership

John F. Milligan '83 and Kathie Bradford Milligan '83

"It's very inspiring to have already received $140 million in leadership gifts from over 10,000 OWU graduates, parents, current students, employees, and friends."

Kevin J. McGinty '70 and Nancy C. McGinty

"We are grateful for the generosity, and faith in Ohio Wesleyan's future, shown by donors during the leadership phase of the Connect Today, Create Tomorrow campaign – the largest fundraising initiative in university history."

Why I Give: Stories of Campaign Support

Whether it is to honor a favorite professor or loved one, or to ensure deserving students have access to an OWU education, alumni and friends have a million reasons to give back. Here are a few: