Feature Story: $1 million gift and $500,000 matching pledge to support in Saving Darke Hall

Abstract

A transformational gift was announced this morning to help return Darke Hall to its former glory, and to inspire the community to push its renewal to completion.

A capacity crowd gathered in the newly renovated Historic Lecture Theatre at College Avenue Campus for the announcement of a $1 million gift from the Ann and Roger Phillips Foundation in support of the renewal of Darke Hall.

Arts, culture, and performance have played an important role in the lives of Ann and Roger Phillips, and it was their personal relationship with Darke Hall that served as the motivation to help complete its restoration.