The O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge: The Largest Matching Donation in Drury History

In February 2024, the O’Reilly and Wooten families announced a commitment of $1.5 million in matching funds for the Drury University Fortify the Future Campaign to establish the O’Reilly – Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge. After Drury alumni and friends successfully reached the original goal, a donor has pledged an additional $100,000 in matching funds, bringing the total challenge match to $1.6 million. The challenge continues through May 31, 2024, and all donations designated to the Drury Student Success Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Student Success Fund

You can contribute directly to support student success through a gift to the Student Success Fund. You have the opportunity to designate your gift to one or more of these targeted areas within the Student Success Fund.

Scholarships and Financial Aid: may be designated for all deserving students or for students from a specific school or college.
Student Services: enhance the student experience through funding student programming, counseling services, athletic and other co-curricular support programs.
Faculty and Academic Programs: enrich opportunities for teaching and learning.
Facilities: provide the spaces where students can have the best possible educational experience in an environment that is safe, comfortable, and equipped with the latest technology.
Area of Greatest Need: directs your gift to the strategic priorities that will have the greatest impact on student success.