Be the Light

Andrew W. Hart ’90, P’23 Chair, Campaign Committee Vice Chair, University Board of Trustees

Moravian University and Moravian Theological Seminary are on the precipice of an exciting time. We have entered the public phase of a $75 million comprehensive campaign called Lighting the Way. The name and ambitious goals of the campaign derive from the progressive teachings of John Amos Comenius, the father of modern education, who encouraged teachers to be a guiding light for their students. In Lighting the Way, Moravian University and Moravian Theological Seminary aim to commit $75 million to financial aid, resource support, and state-of-the-art facilities for our students today and the generations of tomorrow. With your help, we can make the most of this opportunity.

Moravian has been an important part of my life through roles as a student, athlete, alumnus, vice chair of the university board of trustees, and chair of this campaign. However, my most important and rewarding role has been, along with my wife Elinor ’91, parent to three amazing children, the third of which is now enrolled at Moravian University. The success of Moravian and our students is important to us. I can think of no better way of fulfilling this commitment than by supporting current and future Moravian students by lighting the way.

Over the past four years, the campaign committee has been working through the quiet phase of this initiative, which will benefit current students, alumni, and faculty across the university and seminary and continue to serve the Moravian community well into the future. The campaign has three ambitious goals:

Lighting the Way for Our Students. We focus heavily on funding scholarships and endowments to ease financial burdens. Every Moravian student receives financial assistance to pursue their education. Support from alumni, parents, and friends makes this possible and empowers students to succeed in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in their communities.

Lighting the Way for Their Future. Moravian has always provided invaluable experiences to our students to allow them to shine: the best internships, field experiences, and research projects to provide career-relevant, experiential learning. These opportunities cultivate leadership and teamwork skills that will serve our students beyond Moravian and into the global landscape. This campaign will allow more students to participate in these experiences.

Lighting the Way for the Next Generation. We will continue expanding and enhancing our campus to provide world-class instruction in leading-edge buildings. Continuing to develop a campus core will advance our mission and promote dynamic interaction among students, faculty, and the wider community for decades.

Just as Comenius passed his light on to us, in Lighting the Way we will provide the lessons, spaces, and tools for our students to grow and prepare for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership— instilling light within them that they too shall pass on to others. Please join us in Lighting the Way for Moravian University and Moravian Theological Seminary.