Mercy Academy launches $15M campaign for STEAM center expansion

Mercy Academy, the first all-female STEM-certified school in the U.S., has launched the public phase of its $15 million 'Mercy BOLD Capital Campaign' to expand its campus, coinciding with International Women's Day. The campaign aims to construct a 12,000-square-foot STEAM Innovation Center on five and a half acres of adjacent land, designed by an all-female team of alumnae. This center will enhance the school's focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, providing spaces for collaborative learning and health sciences. Additionally, the campaign will increase student tuition assistance to better support young women pursuing careers in male-dominated fields. A significant $2 million donation from Paul Kalbfleisch, in memory of his late wife and alumna Dr. Sheri Sauer Kalbfleisch, kick-started the fundraising efforts. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, depending on fundraising progress.