Drury University’s Largest Matching Donation in University History

Drury University recently received the largest matching donation in University history.

According to a news release, in honor of Drury University’s 150th anniversary, the O’Reilly and Wooten families have pledged to contribute $1.5 million in matching funds for the O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge.

The O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge will match all donations designated for the Drury Student Success Fund, doubling their impact. The challenge is runs until May 31, 2024,

Donations from the O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge will go toward Drury’s $50 million Fortify the Future campaign.

According to a news release, Drury University’s Fortify the Future campaign will allow the university to invest in people and places to help cultivate a new generation of community and world leaders poised to heal the rifts of today and to build solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. Guided by the university’s campus master plan, Drury will invest in the spaces that shape students’ lives and lead to their success.

CLICK HERE for more information about Drury University’s Fortify the Future campaign.

CLICK HERE to read the full news release ‘The O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge: The Largest Matching Donation in Drury History‘ from Drury University.

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