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Founded in 1851 and located in Ripon, Wisconsin, our liberal arts and sciences curriculum and active residential campus prepare students for lives of productive, socially responsible citizenship. ripon.edu
Thank you to everyone who contributed during our first Rally Day of 2026. Your generosity — 400+ gifts from 38 states — pushed us beyond our goal of $175,000, raising more than $208,000. Contributions to the Ripon Fund now exceed $1.6 million for FY2026.
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On this day in 1922, an ice and wind storm wreaks havoc throughout the city of Ripon causing a large scale power outage. It would take a considerable amount of time to restore power and communication. The largest loss to campus was the destruction of many beautiful, old trees.
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On this day in 1857, The Rev. Jeremiah W. Walcott deeds the College property to the Board of Trustees, who secure his claim of $6,977 (approximately $260,000 in 2026) by a mortgage on the entire real estate. The campus embraces about nine acres at the time.
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Senior Brendan Kile wrote the following article about Ingram Hall and the former Indoor Athletic Field as an intern for the Ripon Historical Society:
Ramadan Kareem to all who celebrate. We wish you a generous Ramadan.
17.02.2026 23:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On this day in 1958, local fraternity Delta Sigma Psi becomes chartered as the Wisconsin Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. That charter would be revoked in 1980.
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Wishing you and your sweetheart a special day. This archive photo is described as being from the military ball in 1948.
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On this day in 1919, the U.S. Army establishes a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program on the Ripon College campus. The program was led by Captain William E. Ostemaier and quickly became one of the region's and nation's best-rated ROTC programs.
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In 1851, William Stevens Brockway, a young merchant and a trustee of the First Congregational Church of Ceresco, won the naming rights for what would become Ripon College for $250 (approx. $10,500 today). The name of the College was changed to Ripon in 1864.
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Our students in Barcelona this semester are cooking up some delicious traditional Spanish meals. Find out how you can participate next year by attending the informational session today at 11:30 a.m. in the Dahm Heritage Room of Pickard Commons.
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It's Super Bowl Sunday, and the Patriots are back. Tom Brady was key to the team's success (9 Super Bowls/6 wins from 2002-2019). Did you know Dick Rehbein ’77, Patriots' quarterbacks coach in 2000, is credited with convincing Coach Belichick to draft Brady in the 2000 NFL draft?
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Coming to Ripon College next Friday: a FREE musical performance by the Mars:Smith Duo. Learn more at https://ripon.edu/2026/02/03/chamber-music-jazz-at-ripon-presents-marssmith-feb-13/
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Presenting the Class of 1867. Ripon's first graduating class was four Wisconsin women: Luthera Harriet Adams, Harriet Hemans Brown, Susan Ann Wright Salisbury and Mary Frances Spencer Thayer.
Learn more at ripon.edu/175-celebration/explore-175
On this day in 1922, plans to form a women’s rifle team are announced after Ripon College receives a challenge from the women at the University of Illinois, Knox College and Northwestern University. Organization efforts were headed by Captain Rice and Miss Taintor, faculty members.
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On Nov. 23, 1850, the Lyceum of Ripon was formed and nine directors were elected to build the College.
Those directors, who we now recognize as the College's founders, were Mapes, Bovay, Northrup, Chase, Bowen, Horner, Kinney, Osborn and Lockwood. Learn more at ripon.edu/175-celebration/explore-175
We loved celebrating with all of you today! We are so proud of the past 175 years of Ripon College, and we’re excited to see where the next 175 years will take us.
We felt the love — and we hope you did too! We'll share a complete update with you tomorrow.
🎯 You did it! You've helped us celebrate the 175th anniversary of Ripon College by raising more than $175,000 to support the extraordinary educational experience only Ripon can offer. The generosity, pride and belief in Ripon students has been amazing to see.
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Time is running out to participate in today's Rally Day. There are 175 minutes left to make your gift count.
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Celebrate in style with our 1851 Collection featuring retro-inspired looks that are both timely and timeless. Available now at the stores inside Campus Apartments and Willmore Center.
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At last check we are more than 40% on our way to our Rally Day goal with more than $70,000 raised toward our target of $175,000 to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the College's founding. Keep those gifts coming 👉 rallydays.ripon.edu
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Join former Alumni Board member David Cisar ’77 in helping Ripon students explore life after college. Each spring break, the Career Discovery Tour takes Red Hawks to meet alumni, build networks and gain invaluable experience.
Your gift keeps this program strong: rallydays.ripon.edu
In celebration of Ripon College’s 175th year, the Class of 2001 is stepping up! If 17.5% of the class gives, a generous gift will be unlocked for Ripon College.
Be counted. Let’s unlock it together: rallydays.ripon.edu
As Ripon College celebrates 175 years, the Class of 1996 is stepping up for a participation challenge. When 17.5% of the class gives, a generous gift will be unlocked in support of Ripon College.
Join the fun. Let’s unlock it together: rallydays.ripon.edu
In celebration of Ripon College’s 175th year, anonymous class members from 1981 are challenging their classmates to step up for Rally Day. If 17.5% of the class makes a gift, a generous $25,000 gift will be unlocked in support of Ripon College. rallydays.ripon.edu
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Because of his extraordinary and continuous service to Ripon College, Robert V. Abendroth, Class of 1951, will receive the 2026 Founders’ Day Award in the our 175th Celebration year. The award will formally be presented at the 161st Commencement ceremony May 17. Congratulations and Thank You, Bob.
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Historically one of the top classes on the Giving Day leaderboard, the Class of 1978 is raising the bar once again. Anonymous classmates are offering a $17,500 dollar-for-dollar match, doubling every gift — any designation.
Now’s the moment to show up and show out: rallydays.ripon.edu
Anonymous members of the Class of 1976 have committed $50,000 to match every gift dollar-for-dollar in support of Ripon College.
Give today and watch your impact go twice as far!
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Today, Founders' Day, we kick off our 175th Celebration — an entire year to recognize the anniversary of the founding of Ripon College.
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You can now buy Ripon College apparel and merchandise at Willmore Center. Browse the collection and pay at the front desk.
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