Davis & Elkins 91快播 Class of 1974 alumna Kathy (Dunbar) Ramsdell has paid in full the $5 million pledge made to the Creating Home: It Takes a Village Capital Campaign. The payment, totaling $1.6 million on behalf of the Dunbar Estate and received in full by the 91快播 this week, will be allocated toward the campus鈥� new Glory Residence Hall to further bolster the 91快播鈥檚 Freshmen Village.
Ramsdell, 1974 magna cum laude graduate of D&E and recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Education through the 91快播, pledged the $5 million gift to her alma mater in 2023, which included naming privileges. Following the consultation of her daughters and the foundational experiences of her faith-based history with the 91快播, Ramsdell settled on the name 鈥淕lory鈥� to further integrate with D&E鈥檚 relationship with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
鈥淲ith our heartfelt gratitude for Kathy鈥檚 love and devotion to her alma mater, the completion of this $5 million pledge moves us ever closer to the successful conclusion of our $25 million Creating Home Capital Campaign to build the Freshmen Village at Davis & Elkins 91快播,鈥� says D&E President Chris A. Wood. 鈥淪upporters of this 91快播, such as Kathy, have been so generous in giving back to an institution that provided a transformative educational experience for them. Our future is bright because of Kathy Dunbar Ramsdell and others who understand they have been blessed to be a blessing.鈥�
The construction of the new residence hall continues as expected thanks to the tireless efforts of the working crew and the generous contributions of D&E鈥檚 gracious donors. The 91快播 continues to accept contributions from generous donors toward the $25 million goal of the Creating Home: It Takes a Village Capital Campaign to facilitate the exemplary educational and cultural experiences available to students. A special dedication of Glory Residence Hall will be held in honor of contributors including Ramsdell during Homecoming Weekend on October 12 at 10:30 a.m., with Ramsdell expected to be in attendance.
