Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
MPR News Staff
St. Paul

Anonymous alumni commit $40 million to Gustavus Adolphus

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Gustavus Adolphus College on Tuesday said it's received a $40 million gift, the school's largest-ever donation and one of the largest ever made to a Minnesota college.

The financial commitment comes from a successful alumni couple who wish to remain anonymous, the school said in a statement.

The St. Peter school said the money will go to scholarships and to renovate and expand the Nobel Hall of Science, a $70 million project that will double the size of the college's laboratory science building. The money will also boost annual operating funds and the college's $165 million endowment.

"This gift is transformational for Gustavus in both its magnitude and its targeted impact," Thomas Young, the school's vice president for advancement, said in the statement. "Scholarships and top-of-the-line buildings attract students, but the growth of the endowment means that Gustavus will continue to operate at a high level across the board as we move into the future."