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Lindsey Wilson University 'All In' Set for Sept. 23-24

'Building a Stronger U' is the focus of 48-hour fundraising event.

by Duane Bonifer

COLUMBIA, Ky. (09/16/2025) — Lindsey Wilson University alumni and friends will celebrate the school's first year as a university on Sept. 23-24 -- and the focus is to help build "a stronger U."

Since 2014, the Lindsey Wilson community -- on campus and throughout the world -- has come together for 48 hours to support the university's annual "All In" celebration. The campaign is held on campus, online and over telephones.

Money raised during the "All In" period supports a myriad of Lindsey Wilson projects, including scholarships, academic programs and cocurricular programs. The theme of this year's "All In" celebration is "Building a Stronger U."

"'All In' is the best time of the year to show support for Lindsey Wilson," said Director of Alumni Relations Allison Cross '09, who helps oversee the two-day event. "Every year, thousands of alumni and friends come together to support their favorite programs or causes on Lindsey Wilson Hill. From dynamic cocurricular programs, such as the Lindsey Wilson Singers, to academic scholarships, every donation represents the building blocks that come together to build a stronger university."

"All In" raised more than $1.4 million for Lindsey Wilson over the last two years. Vice President for Development Kevin A. Thompson said a big reason for the program's success is because "it allows alumni and friends to target their Lindsey Wilson donation."

"People like to support programs and initiatives that reflect their personal priorities and values, and that's one of the great things about 'All In' -- it allows a person to support something that is near and dear to their heart," said Thompson. "In many ways, 'All In' mirrors Lindsey Wilson's mission of serving 'every student, every day.' Instead, the focus is on serving every student by meeting the needs and interests of our donors."

Lindsey Wilson University is a vibrant liberal arts university in Columbia, Kentucky. Founded in 1903 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the mission of Lindsey Wilson is to serve the educational needs of students by providing a living-learning environment within an atmosphere of active caring and Christian concern where every student, every day, learns and grows and feels like a real human being. Lindsey Wilson offers 28 undergraduate majors, five graduate programs and a doctoral program. The university's 29 intercollegiate varsity athletic teams have won more than 120 team and individual national championships.

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Over the last two years, Lindsey Wilson University’s 48-hour “All In” celebration has raised more than $1.4 million for scholarships, academic programs and cocurricular programs.

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