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Southwestern Sets $300,000 Goal
for March 27 ‘Step Up’ Day of Giving

Winfield, Kan., March 24, 2025 - Step Up for Southwestern, Southwestern College’s annual day of giving, will be on Thursday, March 27.  All funds raised as part of the day of giving campaign benefit the college's Builder Fund.
The college has set a goal of raising $300,000 from more than 350 donors on the day for the annual fund. A group of generous donors has already begun issuing challenges and offering gifts to match all donations given to the Step Up campaign for the Builder Fund. Some of the matching funds have been designated to support the College's launch of a Physican Associate (PA) program.
“Step Up Day is an incredibly important day each year for Southwestern College,” says Southwestern College President Liz Frombgen. “The support we receive directly impacts the lives of our students, faculty, and staff - gifts of support on Step Up Day strengthen our college.”
The Builder Fund helps the college meet current needs across campus, but it is also used to invest in important initiatives that make Southwestern stronger and more attractive.
Gifts may be made online at www.sckans.edu/stepup , by stopping in at the Dole Alumni office at 201 N. College in Winfield, or by calling (620) 229-6397. The college is also encouraging supporters to share their pride for Southwestern on Thursday, March 27, by wearing SC apparel and sharing support of the college on social media pages.
“Step Up is intended to create a collective moment for us to consider the ways Southwestern College has impacted our lives and the Winfield community,” said Kaydee Riggs-Johnson, vice president for advancement, communications, and marketing. “On March 27 we will celebrate that meaningful 140-year history by investing in the college's bright future,”
“The success of Southwestern is tightly tied to the support of alumni and friends of the college who generously offer their support and in doing so play an important role in the success of students on campus today and in building a strong future for our college and community,” added Riggs-Johnson.