Rally Days 2026 Launches with an Extraordinary Day 1 at Ripon College

Ripon, WI — Rally Days 2026 is off to a strong and inspiring start as the Ripon College community came together to exceed the Day 1 goal of $175,000, raising just over $208,000. This momentum helped propel the Ripon Fund to $1.6 million in total support to date. More than 400 gifts were made, with supporters from 38 states demonstrating their pride in and commitment to Ripon College.

The College proudly celebrates the Class of 1978, which claimed the top spot as the most participatory class on Day 1. For the past nine years, the Class of 1978 has been a consistent leader during Ripon’s giving days, and their continued dedication sets a powerful example. Ripon College extends its sincere gratitude for their unwavering support.

Day 1 was a success but Rally Days is far from over. The celebration of Ripon College’s 175th year continues with two additional giving days on April 29 and June 29, as the community works toward an overall goal of $2.4 million for the Ripon Fund.

The Ripon Fund supports the college’s highest priorities and serves as a primary source of revenue, providing flexible resources that allow Ripon to respond to emerging needs, student scholarships and opportunities such as our annual Career Discovery Tour. Rally Days, originally started as One Day Rally, launched in April of 2018.

“We are thankful for the commitment of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors,” said Jena Nolan, Director of Annual Giving. “Going into the final two giving days, the momentum is strong, the gratitude is deep, and the celebration continues.