UR alums and longtime generous benefactors Carole and Marcus Weinstein will donate $6 million to the University of Richmond to support the expansion of the Wilton Center. The E. Carlton Wilton Center for Interfaith Campus Ministries provides space and programming for students of all backgrounds and faith traditions.

“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.”

Located next to Cannon Memorial Chapel, the Wilton Center is home to the Office of the Chaplaincy and partner campus ministries. Students use various spaces in the center for prayer, fellowship, small group discussions, and meeting space.

“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, dean of Religious and Spiritual Life, University Chaplain, and 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.”

Among numerous contributions to campus, the Weinsteins donated $25 million to the University of Richmond to support the Weinstein Learning Center. The family’s gifts have also supported global engagement, scholarships, faculty chairs, well-being, and the Chaplaincy, including Jewish Life and its pilgrimage programs.

“Time and again, Carole and Marcus’s 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.”