$6 million gift will support Wilton Center

UR alums and longtime benefactors Carole and Marcus Weinstein will donate $6 million to the University of Richmond to support the expansion of the Wilton Center.

Home to the Office of the Chaplaincy and partner campus ministries, the Wilton Center provides space and programming for students of all backgrounds and faith traditions. Students use various spaces in the center for prayer, fellowship, small group discussions, and meetings.

“We believe the Wilton Center plays an important role in fostering connection, understanding, and belonging on campus,” said Marcus Weinstein. “Our hope is that this expanded space will serve students for generations to come by encouraging meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and a stronger sense of community.”

“Throughout our years at Richmond, we’ve seen how meaningful spaces can bring people together in powerful ways,” said Carole Weinstein. “We are excited to support the expansion of the Wilton Center and help create a welcoming environment where students from all backgrounds and faith traditions can gather, reflect, learn, and build community together.”

Architectural planning for this expansion project will begin soon.

“Our Chaplaincy communities are growing and thriving, and this success has surpassed the capacity of our building,” said Craig Kocher, Jessie Ball duPont Chair of the Chaplaincy. “This generous gift from the Weinsteins will expand the Wilton Center and further allow the religious and spiritual communities at the university to continue to flourish and learn from each other.”

“Time and again, Carole and Marcus’ visionary leadership and profound generosity have enhanced the lives of our students and helped define the Richmond experience,” said University of Richmond President Kevin F. Hallock. “Their latest gift will further foster the religious and spiritual flourishing of our community.”