The Our Path Forward to the Bicentennial campaign is about building a stronger foundation for Kenyon's third century by growing our endowment and strengthening alumni connections.
Together, we will strive to ensure that the next generation of exceptional Kenyon students is representative of our diverse nation and able to enroll regardless of their financial circumstances.
The newly announced $50 million Kenyon Access Initiative will be a powerful catalyst for these efforts. Gifts of all sizes advance this work; they demonstrate faith in our future while enriching the learning community each day on the Hill.
Alumni remain part of this community after graduation and can stay connected to each other through events and volunteer opportunities big and small.
Support & Connections
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Support the Kenyon Access Initiative
Kenyon is one of five schools selected to partner with the Schuler Education Foundation to increase access to highly selective liberal arts colleges for exceptional students with limited resources and those who are ineligible for government aid. Every dollar given to the Kenyon Access Initiative between now and June 2026 will be matched 1:1 and used to create permanent new scholarship funds to enroll these students. When the $25 million goal is met, the endowed scholarships will create permanent pathways to Kenyon for approximately 50 students across all four classes each year.
Stay Connected to Kenyon
You're a member of our alumni community for life, and the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement strives to make it easy — and fun! — to stay connected. Attend an event (in person or virtually) including Reunion and Homecoming Weekends, virtual lectures, career-focused programs, alumni town halls and regional gatherings and happy hours. Share your news by submitting a class note. Volunteer as a class agent, regional committee member, alumni of color mentor or leadership volunteer. Read with the Kenyon Alumni Book Club.
Make a Gift to the Kenyon Fund
The Kenyon Fund and Kenyon Parents Fund are called annual funds because the need renews each year. Every year, we are tasked with raising about $6 million to enhance the student experience, including through scholarships and financial aid. Gifts of all sizes add up: every year, gifts of $100 or less to the Kenyon Fund total more than $250,000.
More Ways to Give
Gifts through your estate, gifts that pay you income and other types of planned gifts support Kenyon while delivering financial and tax benefits to you and your family. We will work with you to find a charitable plan that lets you provide for your family and support Kenyon. Learn more at kenyon.edu/plannedgiving.
Is Kenyon already in your estate plans? Let us know so we can recognize your intentions; email Kate Daleiden, director of planned giving, at daleiden1@kenyon.edu.
Questions about any of this?
We'd love to hear from you at alumni@kenyon.edu.