Gala at the Great Hall

Save the Date
Dec. 5, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
The Great Hall

Celebrating Excellence and Access

In 1933, during the throes of the Great Depression, Monmouth opened its doors as a junior college to offer quality education to local students aspiring to earn a college degree. Providing deserving students access to higher education, regardless of their economic circumstance, has always been paramount to Monmouth University’s mission. As Monmouth evolved—first into a four-year college in 1956, and ultimately into a nationally ranked university boasting doctoral programs, Division I athletics, and state-of-the-art facilities—our commitment to student access has remained steadfast. With the Excellence. Access. Ambition. campaign now complete, its most important work continues: making a Monmouth education possible for deserving students. The Access Fund helps remove financial barriers and helps students make the most of their time at Monmouth, in the classroom and beyond. Your support of the Gala at the Great Hall sustains that fund, and the students who rely on it.

Event Details

This year, please join Monmouth University on Saturday, December 5, for the Gala at the Great Hall. At this time, we will also recognize Joan D. Mercer and Henry D. Mercer, III ’87 ’17HN as this year’s President’s Medal recipients in honor of their lifelong commitment to the University.

The evening will feature a seated dinner in Monmouth’s marquee building—the Great Hall—a space and setting befitting of such a special evening. We hope you consider joining us for dinner and entertainment provided by Brian Kirk and the Jirks to help kick off the holiday season while benefiting the Access Fund, which provides scholarship support to students with unmet financial need.