Earlham Expands ‘EPIC Journey’ with $5.4M Gift
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Earlham College has received a $5.4 million gift from Alan and Peg Kral Scantland, alumni from the class of 1974. The college says the funding will help expand its EPIC Journey program this fall.
Earlham says the EPIC Journey combines the classroom experience, faculty mentorship and internships to provide a personalized education.
The program includes two key features: EPIC Advantage and EPIC for Athletes, and the college says the funding will bolster both through the 2025-26 academic year.
“We guide them all along their four years at Earlham, implementing and adapting their initial plan to help them reach their post-graduation goals,” said Mike Deibel, associate vice president of academic affairs. “The EPIC Advantage ensures that cost isn’t a barrier for students to participate in the kinds of intellectual and social experiences they need to maximize their post-graduate pursuits. Because of Earlham’s strong endowment and focus on career and global exploration, many of our students participate in more than one of these experiences, including studying abroad.”
The college says EPIC for Athletes, a travel and service program that began as a pilot trip to South Africa, is now available to all student-athletes when it doesn’t interfere with practice or competition.
“The EPIC Journey is something that could only happen at Earlham,” says Earlham President Anne Houtman. “It pairs our nationally ranked strength in classroom teaching and a 175-year tradition of excellence in the liberal arts with intentional professional development opportunities and leadership experiences.”
Earlham says the Scantland’s gift will also contribute to annual funds that support future Earlham and Earlham School of Religion students.