The Future of Forward! Together as One

Immaculate Conception Chapel

Because of You We Moved Mountains

Thanks to your generosity, we raised $33.9 million from 10,548 donors.

By Nicole Patterson

WE MOVED MOUNTAINS! Mount St. Mary’s University concluded the Forward! Together as One capital campaign which raised $33.9 million from 10,548 donors in support of the university's mission to educate the next generation of ethical leaders to lead lives of significance in service to God and others. Because of the Mount community and friends of the university, we surpassed our original goal to raise $30 million.

The campaign emphasized the enduring values of the Mount's Catholic liberal arts tradition with a commitment to enrich the mind, body and spirit of our students. Future projects include increased collaborative learning and cocurricular space, improved lab space and enhancements to academic, athletic and recreational facilities, and plans for Mount St. Mary's Seminary and the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.

MAJOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE CAMPAIGN INCLUDE:

KNOTT ACADEMIC CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION

Knott Academic Center

Proposed Expansion

Knott Academic Center renovation and expansion are being funded by a state grant and generous donations from the Bolte Family Foundation and Raphael Della Ratta, C’92. The project includes construction of an approximately 15,000 square-foot addition and renovation of the 49,074 square-foot existing building. The upgrade includes enhancing the learning environment and building new classrooms, a Bloomberg Classroom Laboratory and faculty offices.

COAD SCIENCE BUILDING EXPANSION

Enhancements to the School of Natural Science and Mathematics, funded by a state grant and a lead donation from George B. Delaplaine Jr. as well as generous support from others, include a 10,000 square foot addition to the Coad Science Building, featuring new classrooms, laboratories, "classatories," offices and collaborative spaces.

"We are blessed by the generosity of our donors who support the university’s strategic growth to educate the next generation of Mount students in the Catholic intellectual tradition.”

PRESIDENT TIMOTHY E. TRAINOR, PH.D.

“These much needed resources will keep Mount St. Mary’s as one of the preeminent Catholic universities.”

RICHARD P. MILLER, C'74, FORWARD! CAMPAIGN CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE MOUNT ST. MARY’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Rooney Athletic Performance Center

ROONEY ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER

A transformative gift to athletics from John J. and Patrick J. Rooney, both C’60, and their spouses JoAnn and Sandy, is substantially funding the Rooney Athletic Performance Center that will promote growth and enhanced performance for the university’s NCAA Division I athletic program as well as increased intramural sport and recreation opportunities for all students.

PALMIERI ACTIVITIES CENTER

The Palmieri Activities Center, built in 2019, provides space for concerts and other large-scale activities such as bingo, as well as student club and organization meetings. The rollup doors allowed mid-size events to be held in the PAC in academic year 2020-21 as the pandemic restricted use of indoor space.

Palmieri Activities Center

Inside Palmieri Activities Center

THE WAY

A new pathway between Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, to be known as The Way, will allow thousands of people to enjoy a more prayerful journey from the seminary to the National Shrine Grotto. The pathway will offer places for reflection with benches and memorials dedicated to saints.

SEMINARY IMPROVEMENTS

Mount St. Mary's Seminary

Mount St. Mary’s Seminary has been upgraded with a new HVAC system, water heaters, showers, installation of glass in offices and classroom doors for security and transparency, and major repairs to the front porch of McSweeny Hall. The seminary will continue to raise funds needed for additional repairs and upgrades to the historic building, including new windows, and improved lighting and AV equipment in St. Bernard's Chapel.

When the economy went into recession due to the global pandemic, Vice President for University Advancement Robert J. Brennan, C'85, expected that economic conditions would delay completion of the Forward! campaign. However, the Mount community and friends of the university continued to support the campaign, allowing it to close in 2020. Thank you for giving your time, talent and treasure to continue making the Mount a special place.

Stay connected!

Visit msmary.edu/philanthropyatwork to learn more about the projects.