On this Charter Day, December 28, 2025, we celebrate 172 years of courage, transformation, and the unwavering belief that education changes lives. It’s a moment to honor Arcadia’s remarkable journey and the visionary leaders and alumni who helped shape it.
Among those trailblazers, President Emerita Dr. Bette E. Landman remains a defining symbol of progress and possibility. As the first woman and final President of Beaver College--and the inaugural President of Arcadia, she imagined a bolder, more inclusive future--and she made it real.
Today, as we celebrate Charter Day and reflect on Dr. Landman’s extraordinary legacy, we invite you to honor her memory by supporting the students whose futures she championed. A gift to The Fund for Arcadia continues her lifelong work - empowering students, strengthening programs, and ensuring Arcadia remains a place where bold ideas take root and bright futures begin.
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