Marble Society

Named after long-time Wilmington College President Samuel D. Marble, the Marble Society recognizes individuals who have supported Wilmington College financially in one of three ways:

• By making an estate commitment to Wilmington College
• By funding a planned gift
• By creating a lifetime endowed fund

Gifts like these are critical to the College because they ensure that the future of Wilmington will continue to grow and flourish.

Please let us know if you are considering including Wilmington College in your estate plans or have already done so. We would like to thank you and make certain we understand exactly how you wish to designate your gift.

Benefits of membership in the Marble Society include annual luncheons and invitations to special events on and off campus. Most importantly, you will make a lasting contribution to Wilmington College.

Samuel D. Marble served as the twelfth president of Wilmington College, from 1947 to 1959. He was a visionary leader during the post-war years when the College faced a turning point in its ability to serve its students.

On April 13, 1948, Marble rallied the students to a cause that continues to have an impact on the life of Wilmington College—the construction of a new dormitory to be built with student labor.

In addition to Marble Hall, named in his honor, an additional six buildings were erected on campus during his tenure as president. He increased the number of faculty and added new academic departments. Enrollment rose to above 700 students.

The legacy that Sam Marble created has served as a solid foundation for the College’s growth and as a model of involvement and service for later generations of students, faculty, and College administrators.