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Wilson College celebrated the successful completion of the ‘We Rise: United for Wilson’s Future’ capital campaign, which raised more than $21.75 million over three years. PHOTO/PROVIDED BY WILSON COLLEGE
Central Pa. college raises over $21M in donations
Wilson College announced the successful completion of the “We Rise: United for Wilson’s Future” capital campaign, which raised more than $21.75 million over three years.
Launched by the Chambersburg-based college in May 2022, the “We Rise” campaign is a fundraising initiative designed to provide a strong foundation for Wilson’s future. According to a release, the campaign responded directly to the challenges brought on by the pandemic and the rapidly changing higher education environment.
The campaign centered on five strategic priorities: Scholarships, Growth Initiatives, Faculty and Staff Support, Debt Reduction, and the Wilson Fund & Unrestricted Giving. Per the release, these priorities aligned with the college’s five-year plan, “Future Wilson: The Phoenix Rises”, reinforcing the institution’s mission to provide a transformative and affordable education.
By investing in these areas, the campaign provided a platform for sustainable growth and institutional resilience. The campaign was supported by Wilson’s leadership and the Board of Trustees, who recognized that funding was essential for the college.
“Thanks to the strategic efforts of our dedicated faculty, staff, and administration, Wilson is well-positioned to thrive amid the evolving landscape of higher education,” Jennifer Nickle Banzhof ’94, chair of the Wilson College Board of Trustees and member of the ’We Rise’ campaign committee, said in a statement. “Recognizing the importance of a strong investment in the strategic initiatives, the Trustees prioritized securing additional funding to enrich the academic curricula, attract and retain talented students, faculty, and staff, and ensure a Wilson education remains both accessible and transformational.”
Wilson College achieved a historic milestone in Fall 2025 by reaching the highest-ever point-in-time enrollment, with a 38% increase over the past three years.
“This is our time—to steady this college, to rise above the noise, to prove that Wilson doesn’t just survive… she endures, she inspires, and she transforms,” President Wesley Fugate said.
