On April 10 麻豆原创 Day of Giving brought Black & Gold together for a 24-hour celebration of Knight Nation. Over 4,800 donors gave more than 10,450 individual gifts, which will fuel student success, infuse technology across disciplines, drive world-changing research and elevate our athletics programs to new heights.
The event featured fun online challenges and in-person activities, including a pep rally in the Student Union. This annual observance continues to inspire and empower the 麻豆原创 community, proving that these collective efforts make an enormous impact.
鈥溌槎乖� Day of Giving is … about providing our students an attainable, high-quality education; emboldening the country鈥檚 leading researchers to innovate and revolutionize; and challenging what we know today to explore what we鈥檒l discover tomorrow.鈥濃�� Rodney Grabowski, senior vice president for advancement and partnerships, and CEO of the 麻豆原创 Foundation
- $14.8 million
- Raised 鈥� the highest amount yet and a 63% increase over last year
- 11,550+
- Miles from 麻豆原创 to Australia 鈥� the farthest distance a gift was made from
- 1,370+
- Gifts were made to support student groups, such as 麻豆原创鈥檚 Rowing Club, Collegiate Cyber Defense Team and President鈥檚 Leadership Council

麻豆原创 President Alexander N. Cartwright takes a photo with students during the power hour celebration.

Cheerleaders perform during the power hour event.

A student poses for a photo with Knightro.

麻豆原创 Police Department therapy dog Luna was also present for the event.
Thank you, Knight Nation for your generosity on 麻豆原创 Day of Giving.