Our Path Forward to the Bicentennial

The Our Path Forward to the Bicentennial campaign concluded June 30 as the most successful in Kenyon College history, with philanthropy that transformed campus and the educational experiences of current and future students. A total of 22,886 people gave during the eight-year campaign, from students giving $1 to a record $100 million gift, for a grand total of $532,122,343.

Thanks to the combined generosity of 17,947 alumni, parents and friends, the $300 million goal of the original Our Path Forward campaign was surpassed, five months ahead of schedule. With a record-breaking $100 million from an anonymous donor to fund the construction of three new apartment-style residence halls on South Campus, Kenyon continued the campaign until 2024. The new $500 million goal included an additional $80 million for scholarships and aid as well as $20 million in continued support for our annual funds. Join us, as we continue on our path forward in this historic moment for Kenyon.