The Lovett School announced Nov. 19 a record-breaking $30 million commitment from the Rollins Family, the largest single donation in the school’s 99-year history.
According to a press release, the transformational commitment, among the largest single gifts to an independent school in the country, bolsters the One Lovett Campaign, strengthening priority investments in faculty support, student opportunities, and financial aid, as well as future-facing campus development.
The gift honors Rita Anne Rollins ’72, the oldest child of Randall and Peggy Rollins, who tragically passed away in 1970. The gift will support the construction of Rita Anne Rollins Hall, which will bring together makerspaces, media studios, a new chapel, performing arts venues, a dining commons, a learning commons, and an expansive campus green. This building will serve as Lovett’s heart of campus, where students design, create, worship, perform, and gather, according to the press release.
The anticipated groundbreaking for the campus hub is Summer 2026, with the intention of opening by Fall 2028 as part of the school’s long-term campus master plan.
“On behalf of the entire Lovett community, I want to thank Amy Rollins Kreisler ’88, Pam Rollins ’75, and Tim Rollins ’81 for their investment in the future of Lovett,” Meredyth Cole, Head of School at The Lovett School, said in a statement. “This is a truly historic moment for our school. As we approach our 100th anniversary, the extraordinary generosity allows us to dream bigger for our students and faculty. Their gift not only supports a new heart of campus that will strengthen the bonds of our Lovett community, but it also lays the foundation for Lovett’s next century of excellence, ensuring our school will continue to thrive and serve students for generations.”
“Our family has a long, multi-generational history with The Lovett School, with several generations attending the school,” Amy Rollins Kreisler said in a statement. “We are excited to be part of such a transformational change for the campus and the student experience.”
For more information on the One Lovett Campaign, please visit OneLovett.org.
