Giant Steps

Giant Leaders taking Giant Steps for Wabash students.

Wabash Launches Giant Steps

Historic $40 million gift from Paul Woolls '75 and Betty O'Shaughnessy Woolls launches Wabash into the largest fund-raising campaign in its 186-year history.

New Major Made Possible By Walsh Endowment

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) is made possible through a fully-funded endowment by Trustee Tom Walsh '73 and his wife Anne B. Walsh

Phillips' Giant Steps Gift Restores an Endowed Professorship

Because of his deep respect and fondness of the current chemistry department faculty, Phillips' estate gift to Wabash will restore the Edwin J. Peck/David A. Phillips Professorship in Chemistry.

'I wouldn't have made it through without the MXI'

Joseph Mims '76 credits the Malcolm X Institute for helping him succeed at Wabash. The alumnus has taken giant steps for the Institute and now wants to see other students benefit.

Paper Route Leads to Wabash

Bob '55 and Ellen Kellogg have taken yet another Giant Step, and their planned gift to Wabash will drastically grow their previously established scholarship fund, helping low-income students become Little Giants.

Scholarship Makes College Connections, Success a Reality

Peter '84 and Melani Wilson want to see students come and stay at Wabash College. That's why the couple took a giant step and established a scholarship for those with a need equal to or above the cost of full tuition.

Scholarship Gives Students a Little More Time

In honor of his father, Pat '76 and Diane Healey have endowed a scholarship to help other Wabash students who require extra coursework beyond the typical eight semesters to graduate.

Olsons Strengthen CIBE

Cory '85 and Leigh Olson's $900,000 Giant Step for Wabash's Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship elevates student experiences and preparation to a higher level.

McCorkle Chosen for Inaugural Scholarship

Stephen '63 and Connie Ferguson take Giant Step with $2 million gift that will endow The Wabash Leaders Scholarship and Program, covering full cost of tuition, room, and board.

Snodells Boost Chicago Efforts

A $4 million gift from Walt '68 and Kathy Snodell will drive Wabash's enrollment efforts in greater Chicagoland.

Pollinate Your Mind with Ideas

Radio has long been the ultimate expression of free speech for Jay Williams '66, something about which he remains passionate. That passion drove Jay and Jennifer to support two new programs at Wabash through the Giant Steps Campaign.

It's a Family Thing for the Rudicels

After watching their children experience the kind of support that Wabash provides, Rob '92 and Leigh Rudicel established the Rudicel Family Scholarship for Wabash students from Indiana who have demonstrated financial need, as part of the Giant Steps Campaign.

See Endows Scholarship in Husband's Memory

Patsy See established a Wabash scholarship in Husband Martin's memory and will fund the scholarship immediately with a five-year pledge.

A Giant Promise For Experiences

John '69 and Diane Schroeder's Giant Steps gift will guarantee that every Wabash student has the opportunity for a fully funded immersive learning experience.

Evans Establishes Mothers' Fund

Trustee Jennifer Evans and husband, Jack Tankersley, have made a six-figure commitment to the fund and will seek to raise in excess of $1 million in Mothers' Fund gifts.

Coons & Bowman Establish Internship Fund

Drs. Elizabeth Bowman and Philip Coons '67 are taking another Giant Step for Wabash by endowing a fund that will provide biology internships, which will send Wabash students off campus for paid internships in the field and in faraway laboratories.

Landis Jump-Starts Speaker Series

Larry Landis recently helped start and support the President's Distinguished Speaker Series, which brings inspiring and influential individuals to campus.

Powell/Callen Endow Scholarship

Continuing a family tradition of educational philanthropy, Kathy Callen and John Powell '79 establish Powell Family Scholarship.

Brothers Pass On Head Start

William J. '52 and Robert '55 Reinke establish the Reinke Brothers Endowed Law Fund to support students seeking careers in law.

Long Establishes Scholarship

Cathy Long is honoring both her late husband Skip and his father with a scholarship in the name they shared: The Robert H. Long Family Endowed Scholarship.

Grandson of Brigance Endows Speaker Series

Jack Oest commits seven-figure estate gift to honor W. Norwood Brigance with Speaker Series.

Senkbeil Endows Scholarship

Carol Senkbeil honors late husband Roger '68 with an endowed scholarship, awarded to a member of the Wabash College Glee Club in memory of Roger's love of singing.

Koliseks Give Unrestricted

Dr. Frank '82 and Lisa Kolisek hope their unrestricted annual and $1 million estate gifts inspire another family to think "Wait, can we do that too?".

Hesses Give Time, Talent, and Treasure

President Gregory Hess and Lora Hess generously support the Annual Fund and include Wabash in their estate with a substantial endowment gift for scholarships.

Bowens Put Students First

Long-time Board Chair Steve '68 and Joanie Bowen have made a $2 million unrestricted gift, which will support the students and faculty of Wabash.

Allens Meet Need With $2 Million Gift

Jay and his wife Susan recently made a $2 million gift to the College that celebrates Wabash's rich tradition of athletics and recreation in the building that bears his family name.

Wabash Receives $7 Million Gift

An anonymous $7 million gift will honor the memory and spirit of philanthropy of John N. 'Fuzzy' Ott, Wabash Class of 1920.

Giant Shoulders Needed. Ours and Yours.

We are searching for those who share our vision for what could be, willing to go all in, take the lead, and strengthen Wabash for our third century. In 1836, our first Wabash President, Elihu Baldwin, reminded us that "Our purpose is never to rest while Wabash College shall lack any advantages for the student, which are offered by the highest class of American colleges." What we start today will generate the momentum to carry that vision forward.

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We've created this digital hub that makes our connection to alumni, parents, and friends stronger than ever. You'll find the events, experiences, and resources that bring Wabash together as we take #GiantStepsForWabash.

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Ways to Give

There are many ways to support the Giant Steps Campaign. Whether through an outright annual contribution or an estate provision, your gift will have a direct impact on Wabash students and will help move the College forward.

Take A Giant Step

Giant Ideas Welcome

Steve '68 and Joanie Bowen and
Paul '75 and Betty Woolls are
Co-Chairs of the Giant Steps Campaign. The team in the Wabash Advancement Office can help you take a Giant Step for Wabash. Contact them at giantsteps@wabash.edu or 877-743-4545.