Wabash College invites its students, alumni, and friends around the world to give “three cheers for Alma Mater” and its students’ accomplishments and experiences by participating in the 2025 Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 30. This year’s “Sing Thy Praises” theme celebrates 125 years of the lyrics to the school song “Old Wabash.”
The past 11 Days of Giving have raised more than $12 million to support thousands of students. The response from alumni and friends continues to boost the national recognition Wabash receives for its alumni network.
“The Day of Giving is a grand celebration of philanthropy at Wabash, which is perhaps our greatest tradition,” said President Scott Feller. “Beyond that, over the last 11 years we’ve seen that this is a day that truly unites the Wabash Nation. Yes, students and alumni, but also staff, faculty, parents, and friends. The breadth of the reach and impact of our small and mighty college is a blessing.”
This year, alumni, faculty, staff, students, families, and friends have already pledged more than $276,000 toward 58 affinity challenges to engage and inspire others to participate with gifts on 04.30.25. A group of leaders is offering a challenge of more than $625,000 to the Wabash Nation in an effort to tally 5,000 gifts.
The College will host a variety of events throughout the day to inspire excitement and engagement, including lunch and activities at Chadwick Court in the College’s Allen Athletics and Recreation Center. Additional celebratory activities are planned for Goodrich Ballpark from 3:30-5 p.m. and the Lilly Library from 9-10 p.m.
Alumni across the country will host celebrations and after-work socials, including events in Ohio, Illinois, New York, and Arizona.
The College continues to break records on its annual Day of Giving. Last year, 8,039 gifts made on the day totaled $1,719,176. The 24-hour fundraising effort raised the equivalent of $2,035 per student, a figure that outdistanced the best days of giving across peer institutions, the state, and nationally.
Wabash has raised more than $1 million on its annual Day of Giving for seven consecutive years. In its 11-year Day of Giving history, Wabash has raised $12,057,941 from 55,549 gifts.
Anyone can participate in the Day of Giving by making a gift, inspiring others to do the same, spreading the word through social networks with the hashtag #SingThyPraises, and enjoying the day’s excitement and success.
To make a gift, visit www.wabash.edu/sing, call (877) 743-4545, or drop off a gift on campus to a member of the Advancement team in the Lilly Library from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Gifts made on the 2025 Day of Giving will be allocated to the Annual Fund unless otherwise noted in the comments section of the giving form found on the website.