{"id":4184,"date":"2025-02-28T08:44:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/?page_id=4184"},"modified":"2025-08-08T07:47:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:47:24","slug":"ever-rising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/ever-rising\/","title":{"rendered":"Ever Rising"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    \n<component\n  is=\"media-context\"\n  class=\"media-context media-context--dark media-context--reverse media-context--image-portrait\"\n>\n  <div class=\"media-context__inner grid\">\n    <div class=\"media-context__context\">\n          \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--medium context--light \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/content.yudu.com\/web\/43x8x\/0A44n23\/EverRising\/html\/index.html\">\n            <div>Ever since 1857.<\/div>\n      <\/a>          <\/h2>\n        <p>Our story begins with a mission to educate women, and over time, we\u2019ve been asked to meet the moment\u2014move to Myers Park, merge with Chicora College, go co-ed, add graduate programs, reach for Division I status. Today is no different. As we look to our future, we\u2019re relying on our alumni, Charlotteans, and those who believe in the transformative power of education to help us level up.<\/p>\n\n            \n\n<component\n  is=\"button-group\"\n  class=\"button-group\"\n>\n            <a class=\"btn btn--light\" href=\"https:\/\/content.yudu.com\/web\/43x8x\/0A44n23\/EverRising\/html\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ever Rising Case Statement<\/a>\n      <\/component>  <\/component>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-context__image\">\n                              <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/DianaFountain-630x455.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"media-context__img\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/DianaFountain-420x455.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Diana Fountain\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/component>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meet the Moment.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Two major forces press in on us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The landscape of higher education is changing<\/strong>. What applicants demand of an institution and the price they are willing to pay for those expectations means Queens must listen and respond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The city of Charlotte is exploding in growth and opportunity<\/strong>. Queens can grow and innovate along with Charlotte or stand by as other institutions move in to claim the city as their own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">How we&#8217;re responding\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n  \n<div class=\"article-grid article-grid--default article-grid--staggered-column \">\n  <div class=\"article-grid__inner grid\">\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                                  \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/Trexler-courtyard.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/Trexler-courtyard-660x470.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Students sitting in Trexler Courtyard\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n          <\/div>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>Remaining steadfast in what it means to be a part of the Queens family.<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>Our multidisciplinary education encourages our students to think critically, to cultivate adaptable, versatile skills. Our classes are relationship-driven, offering an individualized, customized learning experience. Students are empowered to pursue different paths and given the tools to excel. Service to others is at the core of our education and community. Students and alumni alike continue to lead lives and careers of purpose, sending ripples of positive change throughout the world around us.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/Business-Class.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/Business-Class.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Professor teaching a business class\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n          <\/div>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>Doubling down on our distinctive approach to education.<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>We can be the fuel for the Charlotte region\u2019s talent pipeline. Students from every discipline complete an internship and have the chance to study abroad\u2014building lifelong skills and connections to our broader community.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n<component\n  is=\"media-context\"\n  class=\"media-context media-context--dark  media-context--image-portrait\"\n>\n  <div class=\"media-context__inner grid\">\n    <div class=\"media-context__context\">\n          \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--medium context--light \">\n      <div class=\"context__subheading\">CEO, The Gambrell Foundation<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>Sally Gambrell Bridgford &#8217;87<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>&#8220;Queens University isn\u2019t just educating students\u2014we are cultivating engaged citizens who will shape the future of Charlotte. By investing in our students, we\u2019re strengthening the civic fabric of our city, ensuring that future leaders, innovators, and changemakers choose to stay here, serve here, and lead here.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n    <\/component>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-context__image\">\n                              <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/Sally-Gambrell-Bridgford-630x455.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"media-context__img\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/Sally-Gambrell-Bridgford-420x455.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Sally Gambrell Bridgford\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/component>\n\n\n    \n<component\n  is=\"media-context\"\n  class=\"media-context media-context--light \"\n>\n  <div class=\"media-context__inner grid\">\n    <div class=\"media-context__context\">\n          \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--medium context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>How Can You Meet the Moment?<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>Our greatest risks do not come from acting too boldly, but rather not acting boldly enough.<\/p>\n<p>Already, your story is a part of our legacy; your experience contributes to the richness of our shared history. But we cannot afford to stand still.<\/p>\n<p>To become the best version of Queens, we\u2019re asking you to rise to the marks of some of our most generous donors. The programs and spaces made possible by our supporters are foundational to our success and ability to provide the educational experience we are known for.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, we are overdue for vital updates. 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class=\"accordion__button\"\n            data-accordion-button\n            :aria-expanded=\"accordion.active.includes(1) ? true : false\"\n            @click=\"accordion.toggleActive(1, $event)\"\n        >\n          For Proud Charlotteans\n          <span class=\"accordion__arrow-btn\">\n                  <svg class=\"\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 10 6\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 6\">\n      <path d=\"M.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0L5 3.6 8.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0 .4.4.4 1 0 1.4l-4 4c-.4.4-1 .4-1.4 0l-4-4C-.1 1.3-.1.7.3.3z\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd; clip-rule:evenodd;\" \/>\n    <\/svg>\n  \n          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div\n        class=\"accordion__window\"\n        data-accordion-window\n      >\n        <div\n          class=\"accordion__content\"\n          data-accordion-content\n        >\n          <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n  <p>This is your opportunity to fuel the growth and transformation of your city.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    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class=\"wysiwyg\">\n  <p>This is your chance to secure a pipeline of top-tier talent, ready to drive your organization\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n      <article class=\"accordion__panel\" data-accordion-panel>\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__header\">\n        <button\n            class=\"accordion__button\"\n            data-accordion-button\n            :aria-expanded=\"accordion.active.includes(3) ? true : false\"\n            @click=\"accordion.toggleActive(3, $event)\"\n        >\n          For Friends\n          <span class=\"accordion__arrow-btn\">\n                  <svg class=\"\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 10 6\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 6\">\n      <path d=\"M.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0L5 3.6 8.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0 .4.4.4 1 0 1.4l-4 4c-.4.4-1 .4-1.4 0l-4-4C-.1 1.3-.1.7.3.3z\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd; clip-rule:evenodd;\" \/>\n    <\/svg>\n  \n          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div\n        class=\"accordion__window\"\n        data-accordion-window\n      >\n        <div\n          class=\"accordion__content\"\n          data-accordion-content\n        >\n          <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n  <p>Make Queens your go-to destination for unforgettable experiences and vibrant community engagement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n      <article class=\"accordion__panel\" data-accordion-panel>\n      <h3 class=\"accordion__header\">\n        <button\n            class=\"accordion__button\"\n            data-accordion-button\n            :aria-expanded=\"accordion.active.includes(4) ? true : false\"\n            @click=\"accordion.toggleActive(4, $event)\"\n        >\n          For Sports Fans\n          <span class=\"accordion__arrow-btn\">\n                  <svg class=\"\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 10 6\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 6\">\n      <path d=\"M.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0L5 3.6 8.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0 .4.4.4 1 0 1.4l-4 4c-.4.4-1 .4-1.4 0l-4-4C-.1 1.3-.1.7.3.3z\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd; clip-rule:evenodd;\" \/>\n    <\/svg>\n  \n          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/h3>\n      <div\n        class=\"accordion__window\"\n        data-accordion-window\n      >\n        <div\n          class=\"accordion__content\"\n          data-accordion-content\n        >\n          <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n  <p>Rally behind Charlotte\u2019s only private university NCAA Division I teams and be part of the excitement!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n  <\/component>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n<component\n  is=\"context-section\"\n  class=\"context-section context-section--light context-section--align-left context-section--medium\"\n>\n  <div class=\"context-section__main\">\n    <div class=\"context-section__inner grid\">\n\t        <div class=\"context-section__primary\">\n            \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--medium context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>We Need You<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>If we are to become the best version yet of Queens University, now is the time to act in the spirit of our most generous donors.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component>      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/component>\n\n  \n<div class=\"article-grid article-grid--default article-grid--default-column \">\n  <div class=\"article-grid__inner grid\">\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                                  \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/Hugh-McColl.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/Hugh-McColl.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Hugh McColl\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n          <\/div>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>Hugh McColl<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>Hugh McColl lends his esteemed name to the McColl School of Business and the recently launched McColl MBA, inspiring future business leaders.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/F.-William-Vandiver-Jr.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/03\/F.-William-Vandiver-Jr.jpg\"\n        alt=\"F. 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Queens gives us energy, culture, and assists in developing a talented workforce.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n    <\/component>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media-context__image\">\n                              <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/JeffBrownSm1.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"media-context__img\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/JeffBrownSm1.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Jeff J.B. Brown\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/component>\n\n\n  \n<div class=\"full-bleed-media-context full-bleed-media-context--gold\">\n  <div class=\"full-bleed-media-context__inner grid\">\n    <div class=\"full-bleed-media-context__context\">\n      <div class=\"context context--medium context--gold\">\n                  <h2 class=\"context__heading\">Now is the Time.<\/h2>\n                          <p>We\u2019re no longer a hidden gem; it\u2019s time to put Queens in the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>Your investment will help Queens meet the moment, driving enrollment, financial flexibility, and student experiences.<\/p>\n\n                                                          \n\n<component\n  is=\"button-group\"\n  class=\"button-group\"\n>\n            <a class=\"btn btn--dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/giving\/\" target=\"_blank\">I&#8217;m Ready to meet the moment!<\/a>\n      <\/component>              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"full-bleed-media-context__image\">      <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/Fall2021Campus-Diana4.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/Fall2021Campus-Diana4-600x600.jpg\"\n        alt=\"\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n    \n<component\n  is=\"context-section\"\n  class=\"context-section context-section--light context-section--align-left context-section--medium\"\n>\n  <div class=\"context-section__main\">\n    <div class=\"context-section__inner grid\">\n\t        <div class=\"context-section__primary\">\n            \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--medium context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n            <div>Contact Us<\/div>\n                <\/h2>\n        <p>If you&#8217;re ready to meet the moment, please contact our Development Team.<\/p>\n\n    <\/component>      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/component>\n\n  \n<div class=\"article-grid article-grid--default article-grid--default-column \">\n  <div class=\"article-grid__inner grid\">\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                                  \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                      <a href=\"mailto:summersl2@queens.edu\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/Lori-Ann-Summers.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/10\/Lori-Ann-Summers.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Lori Ann Summers\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n      <\/a>    <\/div>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n                      <a href=\"mailto:summersl2@queens.edu\">\n            <div>Lori Ann Summers<\/div>\n      <\/a>          <\/h2>\n        <p>Vice President, Advancement<br \/>\n704-337-2217<\/p>\n\n            \n  \n<component\n  is=\"button-group\"\n  class=\"button-group\"\n>\n            <a class=\"arrow-btn arrow-btn--dark\" href=\"mailto:summersl2@queens.edu\" target=\"\">\n        summersl2@queens.edu\n              <svg class=\"arrow-btn__svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 10\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 16 10\">\n      <path d=\"M10.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0l4 4c.4.4.4 1 0 1.4l-4 4c-.4.4-1 .4-1.4 0-.4-.4-.4-1 0-1.4L12.6 6H1c-.6 0-1-.4-1-1s.4-1 1-1h11.6l-2.3-2.3c-.4-.4-.4-1 0-1.4z\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;\" \/>\n    <\/svg>\n  \n      <\/a>\n      <\/component>  <\/component><\/component>      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Advancement<br \/>\n704-337-2273<\/p>\n\n            \n  \n<component\n  is=\"button-group\"\n  class=\"button-group\"\n>\n            <a class=\"arrow-btn arrow-btn--dark\" href=\"mailto:rogerst@queens.edu\" target=\"\">\n        rogerst@queens.edu\n              <svg class=\"arrow-btn__svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 10\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 16 10\">\n      <path d=\"M10.3.3c.4-.4 1-.4 1.4 0l4 4c.4.4.4 1 0 1.4l-4 4c-.4.4-1 .4-1.4 0-.4-.4-.4-1 0-1.4L12.6 6H1c-.6 0-1-.4-1-1s.4-1 1-1h11.6l-2.3-2.3c-.4-.4-.4-1 0-1.4z\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;\" \/>\n    <\/svg>\n  \n      <\/a>\n      <\/component>  <\/component><\/component>      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-grid__item\">\n                \n  \n<component\n  is=\"article\"\n  class=\"article article--break-default\"\n>\n      <div class=\"article__image\">\n                      <a href=\"mailto:swartzl@queens.edu\">\n                  <picture>\n      <source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/11\/Lesley-Swartz.jpg\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"w-full object-cover\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/11\/Lesley-Swartz.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Lesley Swartz\"\n      \/>\n    <\/picture>\n  \n      <\/a>    <\/div>\n        \n<component is=\"context\" class=\"context context--xsmall context--dark \">\n        <h2 class=\"context__heading\">\n                      <a href=\"mailto:swartzl@queens.edu\">\n            <div>Lesley Swartz &#8217;87<\/div>\n      <\/a>          <\/h2>\n        <p>Senior Advancement Officer<br \/>\n704-337-2595<\/p>\n\n            \n  \n<component\n  is=\"button-group\"\n  class=\"button-group\"\n>\n            <a class=\"arrow-btn arrow-btn--dark\" href=\"mailto:swartzl@queens.edu\" target=\"\">\n        swartzl@queens.edu\n              <svg class=\"arrow-btn__svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 10\" 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