Anderson University alumni and friends provided $1,029,986 in student scholarships and campus improvements during the University’s annual A Day campaign on March 31—representing a 31 percent increase over 2025.
In all, 960 supporters provided 1,057 gifts and pledges to put the 2026 A Day total over the million mark.
“Together, we have shown the true spirit of Anderson University. To our friends, alumni, faculty, staff, and students—thank you for making A Day a remarkable success. Your generosity and passion have strengthened the bonds that make our university a place we all love,” said Executive Director of Annual Giving Chad Alewine.
“A Day at Anderson University is proof that, when our community comes together with purpose and heart, we can achieve the extraordinary,” said Anderson University Senior Vice President for Development and Presidential Affairs Wayne Landrith.
Every A Day gift impacts one of the following areas: academic achievement, athletic endeavors, campus enhancements, ministry opportunities, student scholarships or the senior class gift.
Pictured are some of the festivities on campus during the 2026 A Day.
One of the most important days of the year at Anderson University, A Day was re-instituted as an annual event in 2017. Since then, supporters have generously provided nearly $4 million, helping transform AU into the largest private university in South Carolina and one of the fastest growing private colleges or universities in the United States.
Please view this special Thank you video.
To give to Anderson University or learn more about areas worthy of support, please visit the Office of Development web page.
