Infinite Horizon Home

More than two hundred years ago, our school was founded by a woman who was determined to map uncharted territory. With this groundbreaking campaign, we honor—and extend—the legacy of Emma Hart Willard. Infinite Horizon: The Campaign for Emma Willard School is a watershed moment in education: the largest known campaign for an independent girls’ secondary school in American history.

CAMPAIGN GOAL: $175 MILLION
total to date: $185,855,458

Our goal of $175 million, which was exceeded in January of 2025, is about much more than that groundbreaking number. It’s about preparing new generations of students to wrestle with vast new challenges. It’s about giving more bright students access to an exceptional education. It’s about freedom and flexibility, creativity and opportunity, history and innovation—for our students, for our teachers, for our school.

Claudia Thompson ’71 and Roger Boothe: Investing in Our Mission

Through a documented bequest, Claudia and Roger established The Claudia G. Thompson Endowed Scholarship, and they will designate a gift to the Trudy E. Hall 16th Head of School Endowed Fund for Campus Preservation.

Dr. Kate Viret ’83: Enduring Impact

We asked Dr. Kate Viret ’83 to share her thoughts on why she stays connected to Emma Willard School. Hear from her in her own words.

Four Questions with Karlyn Wilkins

Karlyn Wilkins currently serves as the interim head of advancement for Emma Willard School after six years in the role of director of leadership gifts. Before coming to Emma Willard, she worked for the Foundation for University Health Centers of Kansas City and the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. We asked Karlyn four questions about her experience at Emma Willard.