Wellesley College Receives Record $50M Donation

Wellesley College this week announced a $50 million donation—the largest in school history.

The gift was made by two anonymous graduates. It will be used for a “College to Career” initiative.

“The gift represents the strongest possible endorsement of a liberal arts education and its power to prepare our students for any calling that inspires them,” Wellesley College President Kim Bottomly said in a statement, adding the initiative will focus on students’ transition after graduating Wellesley.

Wellesley is in the midst of a $500 million fundraising campaign. So far it’s raised about $335 million from from than 20,000 graduates.

Photo: The Galen Stone Tower at Wellesley College. (Credit: Wellesley College)