Paul and Linda McConnel with Fr. Ed Ogden, OSFS
On Sunday, October 18, Oblates joined Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington’s community and supporters at Snuff Mill Restaurant to celebrate the extraordinary generosity of Paul and Linda McConnell and their transformational $1 million commitment to the school’s endowment.
A highlight of the evening was the announcement that Nativity's newly renovated library and innovation space will officially be named the Paul and Linda McConnell Innovation Center in recognition of their remarkable generosity.
Fr. Ed Ogden, OSFS, with Dr. Tony Alleyne, President of Nativity Pr
The Innovation Center will provide students with opportunities to explore STEM education, robotics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and emerging technologies, helping them develop the skills and confidence to succeed in an ever-changing world. The McConnells’ generosity will also help ensure the long-term sustainability of Nativity’s tuition-free, transformative education, supporting the school’s mission of opening doors of opportunity for generations of young men.
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are deeply grateful to Paul and Linda McConnell for their generosity and belief in Nativity Prep’s mission.
Read more: Celebrate the McConnells’ Generosity and the New Innovation Center
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales founded Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington in 2003.