DE PERE, Wis., Oct. 17, 2025 – In a profound act of support and generosity, the Norbertine Order has made an additional $15 million commitment to its endowment for St. Norbert College. This generous investment amplifies the Order’s enduring bond with the college and confidence in its direction.

This expression of faith and shared purpose reflects the Norbertine community’s enduring commitment to forming hearts and minds in the spirit of communio. The addition to the endowment will help support the college’s annual operating budget, in perpetuity.

“This gift is an investment in the future of our shared mission. For more than a century, the Norbertine Order has sponsored St. Norbert College as its higher education apostolate,” said Abbot Dane J. Radecki, O. Praem., of St. Norbert Abbey. “This commitment reaffirms our deep conviction that Catholic, liberal arts education rooted in our Norbertine heritage transforms lives and will continue to flourish. We entrust these funds with a spirit of love and confidence in the impactful work of the College today and for generations to follow.”

“We are profoundly grateful for this extraordinary gift,” said President Laurie Joyner. “This bold commitment from the Norbertines is a strong vote of confidence in SNC’s direction and future. We will honor it through effective stewardship, ensuring that it has a positive impact on our community. We have integrated our Catholic and Norbertine identity across the College and strengthened our academic offerings, operations and financial position. Yet, this is a pivotal moment for all of higher education, and we invite others to join us on this journey.”

“This extraordinary act of generosity from the Norbertine Order strengthens the foundation upon which our mission stands,” said Patti Brash McKeithan, Chair of the St. Norbert College Board of Trustees. “The trustees and I are deeply moved by the Order’s enduring faith in the College’s strategic direction, leadership and future."

About St. Norbert College
St. Norbert College, located in De Pere, Wis., is the only Norbertine college in the world and a private Catholic liberal arts institution known for its personalized attention and commitment to educating the whole person. Recognized for excellence in student experience, St. Norbert is ranked among the top five colleges nationwide for best college food and holds top honors in Wisconsin for campus life, athletics, and student experience. The College offers undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences, business, and health and human development, as well as two graduate programs. Part of the greater Green Bay community, the campus fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth. St. Norbert College competes in NCAA Division III athletics and is home to 27 intercollegiate teams and 17 individual and team national championships. For more information, visit snc.edu.

About the Norbertine Order
The Norbertine Order (Premonstratensians, O. Praem.) is a community of Catholic priests and brothers committed to prayer, community, and apostolic service. The Order’s support for education, retreat work, pastoral ministry, and scholarship is an integral part of its mission. The Norbertines of St. Norbert Abbey are the founder and sponsor of St. Norbert College.