Jerry Scheve
Late Legendary Coach Funds Transformational Initiative
Wilmington College has received the largest gift in its 155-year history—a $23 million designated contribution from longtime head women’s basketball coach and professor of accounting, Jerry Scheve.
Kathie Harbaugh
Ensuring Women Stay in School
Kathie Harbaugh needed a lot of financial assistance to afford college, and the scholarships and work study program offered at Wilmington clinched her decision to apply.
Pam McCoy
Helping Students Transform Their Lives
Pam McCoy made a planned gift to Wilmington College to bequeath her grandparents farm and her parents farm. She says, “If it weren’t for Wilmington College, I probably wouldn’t be here. My great grandparents actually met at Wilmington College as students in the 1870’s.” “Wilmington College is really a special place,” says Pam, “because it helps students transform their lives and prepares them to meet the world. That gives me a lot pf hope and that’s why it’s so important to support the College and its mission.”
Patricia Thomas
Endows Wilmington’s Campus Minister Position
Marble Society Member Patricia Thomas served as the Wilmington College Campus Minister from 1994-1997. She has continued to be connected to the College. Thomas’ dedication to the value of Quaker influences at WC motivated her to give the College a $2 Million gift in 2025 to endow the campus minister’s position. “The College deserves to have a campus minister,” she said. “I feel very privileged to be able to do this.”
