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Muhlenberg Celebrates Exceeding $125M Campaign Goal

At a gala May 3, President Kathleen Harring announced that the college surpassed the milestone two months before the conclusion of Boundless: The Campaign for Muhlenberg.

By: Meghan Kita  Thursday, May 1, 2025 07:00 AM

President Kathleen Harring announces that Muhlenberg exceeded its goal for the Boundless campaign. Photos by Marco Calderon

On May 3, alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends of the college gathered in the Life Sports Center’s John Deitrich Field House to celebrate the conclusion of the seven-year journey of Boundless: The Campaign for Muhlenberg. 

Boundless is the college’s most ambitious campaign ever. At its launch, it sought to raise $111 million. Two years ago, the campaign team announced that it was increasing the goal to $125 million. And at the gala held to celebrate the success of the campaign, President Kathleen Harring had another big announcement.

“Tonight, I am thrilled to share that we have reached — and surpassed — our increased goal of $125 million dollars. Today, two months before the official end of the campaign [on June 30], we have reached a total of $125,586,554.”
—President Kathleen Harring

“Tonight, I am thrilled to share that we have reached — and surpassed — our increased goal of $125 million dollars,” Harring said. “Today, two months before the official end of the campaign [on June 30], we have reached a total of $125,586,554.”

Confetti burst from the rafters. Sparklers fired on the dance floor. And the gala’s attendees, many of whom contributed to the campaign’s success, stood to applaud the milestone investment that they and their fellow guests had made in the future of Muhlenberg College.

The Boundless campaign set out to support seven key institutional priorities: student financial aid, the Muhlenberg Annual Fund, endowed professorships, the Seegers Union Expansion, integrative learning and high-impact practices, the Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation, and the Muhlenberg Network.

Vice President for Advancement Rebekkah Brown ’99 offers opening remarks.

 At the gala, Vice President for Advancement Rebekkah Brown ’99 and campaign co-chairs Tammy Bormann ’83 P’16, Mark Paris ’80 P’16, and Doug Peebles ’87 detailed the impact the campaign has made and will continue to make in each of these areas. Some major news released just ahead of the gala included the establishment of two new endowed professorships: one in political philosophy and one in accounting, business, economics, or finance.

Former Board Chair Rich Crist ’77 P’05 P’09 offered reflections on the historic nature of the campaign and the obstacles Muhlenberg overcame along the way (notably, the pandemic), while current Board Chair Lance Bruck ’89 P’21 personally thanked the leadership donors who gave $1 million or more to Boundless.

“Thank you for believing in this vision, for making it real, and for all you continue to do to support Muhlenberg College. Here’s to what we’ve built — and to where we’re going next.”
—President Kathleen Harring

The evening ended with the Dynamics, Muhlenberg’s oldest co-ed a capella group, leading attendees in a parting rendition of the alma mater. Immediately beforehand, Harring concluded her remarks by expressing gratitude for all who supported the campaign.

“Thank you for believing in this vision, for making it real, and for all you continue to do to support Muhlenberg College,” Harring said. “Here’s to what we’ve built — and to where we’re going next.”

There’s still time to change lives and shape tomorrow’s leaders with a gift to the Boundless campaign.