March 04, 2026
Paige Haehlke
We Are Foresters: 2026 Forester Day celebrates the power of collective giving
Forester Day, the College’s annual day of giving, generated more than $795,893 in gifts from more than 2,182 donors for areas across campus, including the Forester Fund, annual scholarships, the College’s endowment, student leadership programs, career preparation, and more.
Held on Thursday, February 26, the day included trivia for students, the Fourth Annual Telethon, a Forester Flair Contest, and celebrations on campus and in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Seattle. The entire Forester community came together to build a strong, vibrant future for the College and our students.
- We received gifts from 47 states
- The Class of 2025 had the most alumni make a gift
- The Forester Fund, the Spike Initiative, and Forester Football led the leaderboard in gifts
- Parents of the Class of 2027 won our current parent giving challenge
- One in four students made a gift on Forester Day
Thank you to everyone who called in to the Telethon, attended our celebrations, and took the time to give back to the College. Every gift makes a difference in our students’ lives.
Mark your calendars for 2027 Forester Day on Thursday, February 25!
