Founded in 1819, Centre College is one of America’s leading liberal arts colleges with a mission to prepare students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. Serving approximately 1,400 students, the Centre nurtures transformative relationships and prepares students to be part of the global community. Centre College enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy, having successfully raised over $210 million from 11,533 community members in its Third Century campaign, completed in 2018. The Centre raises more than $10 million annually from over 3,000 alumni, family members, and friends of the school.