Washburn University has received the largest gift in its history, according to a news release Wednesday from the university in Topeka.

The Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation announced that it has received a gift of $10.2 million from anonymous donors. The gift will be used for several capital projects in the coming years as well scholarships, the release said.

“The donors wanted to make a transformative gift to celebrate all Washburn University has accomplished and set the stage for continued improvements on campus and support for students,” said Marshall Meek, president of the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation, in the release. “Their generosity will provide monumental changes on our campus in the coming years and greatly support our students.”

One project benefiting from the gift is a recital hall that will be constructed just north of White Concert Hall along 17th Street. The project was approved by the Washburn University Board of Regents in October of 2020. The gift will help launch a fundraising campaign with a goal of $5.25 million for the recital hall.