Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum
Ohio Wesleyan alumnus and his wife who provided a $40 million trust commitment for faculty pay
Alumnus, OWU Class of 1956 (Dudley Mecum II), Ohio Wesleyan University
Background
Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum are donors who provided a $40 million trust commitment to Ohio Wesleyan University, announced on Oct. 23, 2026.
About Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University: Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university that offers more than 70 undergraduate majors from its campus in Delaware, Ohio.
Donations by Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum
| Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan UniversityRead the story | $40 million |
Key facts
- Ohio Wesleyan class
- Dudley Mecum II is a member of the OWU Class of 1956source
- Trust commitment
- Provided the $40 million trust commitment announced Oct. 23, 2026, which will create an endowment dedicated to faculty compensationsource
- Structure
- Gift provided through three charitable trusts, according to Ohio Wesleyan President Matt vandenBergsource
WYDE coverage of Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum
WYDE Newsroom has published one article about Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum, on Oct 24, 2026. Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum is a donor in 1 story. The most recent is Ohio Wesleyan University Announces $40 Million Mecum Gift for Faculty Pay.
Reported alongside Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum
- Ohio Wesleyan University · in 1 story with Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum
- Matt vandenBerg · in 1 story with Dudley Mecum II and Harriet Zahn Mecum
Sources
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