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WVU Day of Giving

Thank You for an Incredible Day of Giving! 


Thank you for making the ninth WVU Day of Giving a tremendous success! Together, we raised more than $22 million from over 11,000 generous gifts.

In just 24 hours, Mountaineers from every corner of our community—alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, and family—came together to support student programs, scholarships, research, healthcare, athletics, faculty initiatives, infrastructure, and so much more. Each and every gift creates a meaningful impact across West Virginia University.

The generosity of our WVU family continues to inspire us and propel us forward. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment.

$12,000
Catherine Parish Memorial Nursing Scholarship Challenge
In honor of the Catherine Parish Memorial Nursing Scholarship, a generous donor has pledged $12,000—but we need your help to unlock it. When we raise $5,000 towards this Scholarship during the Day of Giving, their full gift will be released supporting our community with nursing students forever! Every gift matters. Every donor counts. Your support today helps provide education to the next generation of nurses.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
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$10,000
West Virginia Innocence Project Gift Challenge
Make a gift to the West Virginia Innocence Project (2W729). After the first 50 gifts to the West Virginia Innocence Project, an additional $5,000 gift to the fund and $5,000 gift to the College of Law Dean's Fund will be made.
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$12,500
Stephen New Lugar Trial Association Giving Challenge
25 donations to the Lugar Trial Association will unlock $12,500 from Stephen New.
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$10,000
Jim Humphreys' WV Innocence Project Giving Challenge
100 gifts to the WV Innocence Project will unlock a $10,000 gift from Jim Humphreys.
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$25,000
School of Medicine Challenge
The first 40 gifts to any School of Medicine fund will unlock $25,000 to STEPS fund. Every time an additional 40 gifts is donated to the School of Medicine, an additional $25,000 is unlocked with the opportunity to unlock a total of $100,000 in support to STEPS.
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$10,000
Pillars of Orthopaedic Education Challenge
The first 20 gifts donated to the Pillars of Orthopaedic Education Fund (2W2086) unlocks a $10,000 from Drs. Samir Patel and Manu Aggarwal. Each additional 20 gifts donated unlocks another $10,000, up to a total of $50,000.
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$5,000
Dean William Petros and Edward Allera School of Pharmacy Challenge
The first 25 gifts to the School of Pharmacy will unlock $5,000 to the Thomas E. Menighan Leadership Fund the second 25 gifts will unlock an additional $5,000 the Thomas E. Menighan Leadership Fund.
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$10,000
Eberly College: Legacies of Excellence Fund
The first 50 gifts to the Psychology Department's Legacies of Excellence Fund will unlock an additional $10,000 in funding from John and Connie Elder. Let's go!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$10,000
Eberly College: Department of English Operations Fund
The first 25 gifts to the Department of English Operations Fund will unlock an additional $10,000 in funding from Katherine Egbert. Let's go!
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$200,000
MMAE Experiential Learning
When we reach $50,000 in gifts to support the Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering Department Experiential Learning Fund, a generous donor will unlock an additional $200,000. These funds will provide critical support for student-led engineering competition teams, capstone design projects, and student organization competitions.
$50,000 / $50,000 Raised
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$10,000
Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration Challenge
In honor of our 9-year-old, CMN Champion Child, Carter Casey who traveled 165 miles for life saving care, the first 165 gifts of $20 or more to any Children's fund, will unlock a $10,000 donation from Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration.
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$10,000
Finance Department Experiential Learning Challenge
50 gifts to the Finance Department Experiential Learning fund will unlock a $10,000 gift to provide experiential opportunities for our students. These include a professional image dinner to elevate students' networking and etiquette skills, industry-recognized certifications that augment students' skill set and enhance their marketability, and career pathways exploration trips to prominent financial institutions and corporate headquarters to facilitate interactions with industry professionals, alumni, and recruiters.
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$16,000
MBA Program Experiential Learning Challenge
35 gifts to the MBA Program will unlock a $16,000 gift to provide experiential learning opportunities for students pursuing their MBA including industry site visits, professional networking events, service projects, and case competitions.
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$10,000
Engage WVU Giving Circle Amount Raised Challenge
When total donations reach $30,000, it will unlock a generous $10,000 gift from Past Chair Tina Grossi.
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$15,000
Art Museum Greatest Needs Challenge
The first $15,000 in gifts will unlock an additional $15,000 supporting the Art Museum of WVU’s greatest needs (2W1287). This includes exhibitions, community outreach and public programs, and care and stewardship of the museum’s permanent collection and sculpture garden.
$15,000 / $15,000 Raised
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$10,000
Fraser/Skidmore Harrison County 4-H Greatest Needs Challenge
The first 26 gifts to the Fraser/Skidmore Harrison County 4-H Greatest Needs Fund or the Harrison County 4-H Endowment will unlock a $10,000 gift from the Fraser family. Support 4-H programs in Harrison County and help us unlock this challenge!
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$14,000
4-H Camp Pioneer Challenge
Every gift to 4-H Camp Pioneer during WVU Day of Giving helps us reach our goal of $14,000, which will unlock an additional $14,000 from a generous donor. Give today and help us unlock this challenge gift to support 4-H youth at Camp Pioneer!
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$5,000
The Children's Vision Rehab Program Challenge
The first $10,000 to 2W242 Children's Vision Rehab Program will unlock an anonymous gift of $10,000 in honor of Rebecca Coakley. Every $5,000 after will unlock an additional $5,000 up to a total of $25,000.
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$30,000
Berger and Green Hearts of Gold Challenge
When the first 100 gifts of $10 or more are made to the Hearts of Gold Service Dog Program, a $30,000 gift from Berger and Green, The Injury and Disability Lawyers, will be unlocked. Every gift moves Hearts of Gold closer to training and placing life-changing service dogs with veterans. Make your gift today and help unlock $30,000 for Hearts of Gold.
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$10,000
Davey Tree Experts Forestry Scholarship
The first 25 gifts will unlock a $10,000 gift from Davey Tree Experts in support of our Davis College Forestry Program. Help us unlock this challenge and support our forestry students!
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$11,000
Chambers College Career Closet Challenge
50 gifts to the Chambers College Career Closet will unlock an $11,000 gift to expand access to professional attire for Chambers College students. At the Chambers College, we believe every student deserves to step into interviews, career fairs, and their first professional roles with confidence. Yet for many students, the cost of business attire can be a barrier at the very moment opportunity appears. The Career Closet removes that barrier so students can present themselves with pride and professionalism. For every $250 contributed to the Career Closet, we can provide a new suit to a student to help them walk into opportunity prepared, polished, and ready to succeed.
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$13,250
Reed School of Media and Communications Greatest Needs Challenge
Your gift can help unlock $13,250 in additional support for the Reed School of Media and Communications! When the first 50 gifts are made to the Reed School of Media and Communications Greatest Needs Fund, a group of loyal alumni will release this special challenge gift. Be one of the 50 and make your impact today.
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$25,000
Wind Symphony France Trip
The first $25,000 in gifts to the WVU Classical Music Touring Fund (2W925) will unlock an additional $25,000 from three anonymous donors to support student travel to the Festival des Anches d’Azur in France. In June 2026, the WVU Wind Symphony will perform alongside orchestras and bands from around the world during this premier global event. Your gift helps to provide this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students.
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$20,000
Honors College Visiting Committee and Dean's Challenge
To celebrate the Honors College’s 20th anniversary of becoming a College, the 25th gift of $100 or more to the University Honors Program will unlock a $20,000 gift from the Honors College Visiting Committee and Friends of the Honors College s in support of the University Honors Program Fund. This fund provides support for academic exploration and experiential learning activities, including study abroad, research and internship opportunities, networking and professional preparation opportunities on and off campus, travel expenses and conference fees for undergraduate presentations at state, local and national conferences, and the Campus Read Program.
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$10,000
Magic Number Challenge
Take part in our Magic Number Challenge and help unlock another $10,000 matching gift! Choose a county and “magic number” from the West Virginia map above. When a county is selected and supported with a donation matching its 2025 stay count, a $10,000 gift from generous donors will be released. This exciting challenge celebrates all 55 counties of West Virginia while giving Rosenbaum Family House supporters a fun and meaningful way to make an impact. The challenge runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Choose your number, make your gift, and help us reach our goal!
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$10,000
Telling the Full Story: Women Making History Challenge
Your gift will unlock a special challenge supporting the growth of the WV Feminist Activist & Women's History Collection (3V1230, 2W1553, 2W2162 ). The first 20 gifts on Day of Giving will unlock an additional $10,000 gift from Judith Gold Stitzel to help secure the place of women’s history in the story of West Virginia. Donate today and be part of history in the making!
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Day of Giving Facebook Sharing Video Challenge
Help spread the word about WVU Day of Giving by sharing the promotional video from the @WVUFoundation Facebook account (posted on March 16). The top two participating groups that receive the most shares of the video from their page from March 16 through the end of the day on March 24 will win additional funding. 1st ($500) - WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center | 2nd ($500) - WVU Honors College
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Most Alumni Gifts
Hail West Virginia! The top three participating groups with the most gifts from WVU alumni between 10 and 11 a.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - College of Creative Arts and Media ($3,000) 2nd place - Chapter Scholarships ($2,000) 3rd place - Chambers College of Business and Economics ($1,000)
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First-Time Donors Challenge
Never made a gift to WVU? Please consider making one this hour! Every donation helps! The top three participating groups with the most first-time donor gifts between 12 and 1 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - WVU Athletics ($3,000) 2nd place - WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education ($2,000) 3rd place - WVU Medicine Golisano Children's ($1,000)
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Most Faculty and Staff Gifts Challenge
As faculty or staff members, you make a difference every day for students and programs. Support an area most meaningful to you and help make a greater impact. The top three participating groups with the most faculty and staff gifts between 3 and 4 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - College of Creative Arts and Media ($3,000) 2nd place - Eberly College of Arts and Sciences ($2,000) 3rd place - Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ($1,000)
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Most Alumni Gifts
Embrace your Mountaineer spirit! The top three participating groups with the most gifts from WVU alumni between 5 and 6 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - 4-H Youth Development ($3,000) 2nd place - College of Creative Arts and Media ($2,000) 3rd place - College of Law ($1,000)
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Most Young Alumni Gifts
Calling alumni from the classes of 2015-2025! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 8 and 9 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - Chambers College of Business and Economics ($3,000) 2nd place - 4-H Youth Development ($2,000) 3rd place - WVU Athletics ($1000)
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‘I Gave’ Challenge
After donating, tell us about your gift on social media by commenting on our WVU Foundation day-of video, pinned at the top of our social media platforms. We will choose some of the most creative or inspiring comments to receive additional funding for the unit mentioned. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public. Winner #1: Hearts of Gold Service Dog Training Program (Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources) ($500) Winner #2: West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute ($500) Winner #3: WVU Rifle ($500)
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Alumni Chapter Scholarship Participation Leaderboard
Which alumni chapter scholarship will receive the most donations during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to keep your chapter at the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Low Country ''Charles Drake Memorial'' Scholarship 62
2 Grand Strand Alumni Chapter Scholarship 42
3 WVU Alumni Lone Star Chapter Scholarship 20
4 Jerry “Papa” Gresak - Central Ohio Scholarship 15
5 Boone County WVU Alumni Association Scholarship 11
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Mountaineer Matchup: The Donor Challenge
Each WVU Athletics Varsity sport will be competing to see who can have the most gifts on WVU Day of Giving. At the end of the day the top 3 varsity sports with the most gifts will win additional funding!
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $5,000 Wrestling Sport Enhancement 401
2 $3,000 Tennis Sport Enhancement 379
3 $2,000 Women's Basketball Sport Enhancement 157
4 Women's Soccer Sport Enhancement 115
5 Cross Country and Track & Field Sport Enhancement 69
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Most Gifts II
The early bird gets the worm! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 7 and 8 a.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 WVU Extension 73
2 $2,000 Eberly College of Arts and Sciences 56
3 $1,000 College of Law 37
4 WVU Athletics 28
5 Chambers College of Business & Economics 24
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Most Gifts Challenge IV
Let’s keep it up! The top three participating groups with the most dollars raised online between 1 and 2 p.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 WVU Extension 325
2 $2,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 118
3 $1,000 WVU Athletics 83
4 WVU Libraries 36
5 Chambers College of Business & Economics 33
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Most Gifts VI
Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into the final stretch! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 9 and 10 p.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 WVU Extension 191
2 $2,000 WVU Athletics 151
3 $1,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 122
4 Chambers College of Business & Economics 45
5 Student Life and Organizations 29
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Most Gifts: The Finale
The final countdown begins! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 11 and midnight will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 College of Law 222
2 $2,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 220
3 $1,000 Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 150
4 WVU Extension 89
5 WVU Athletics 51
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Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which participating group will raise the most during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to your favorite area of WVU to help keep your group at the top of the leaderboard! The top 30 groups will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $30,000 Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources $3,695,050.00
2 $27,500 College of Creative Arts and Media $3,444,012.67
3 $25,000 Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute $3,241,029.99
4 $22,500 WVU Medicine $2,148,630.00
5 $20,000 Chambers College of Business & Economics $1,906,824.76
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$10,000
Marjorie McDiarmid Law Clinic Endowment Challenge
Make a gift to the Law Clinic Endowment Fund (3V270). The first $10,000 dollars raised to the Law Clinic Endowment (3V270) will unlock an additional $10,000 gift from Professor McDiarmid.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
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$10,000
Support Our Athletic Teams’ Travel
Make a gift to the General Athletics Fund (2V611) and be part of something big. When 125 gifts are received, an additional $10,000 will be unlocked in celebration of Potomac State College’s 125th Birthday!
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$20,000
Stephen New Moot Court Challenge
25 gifts to the Moot Court Endowment (Spend) will unlock a $20,000 gift from Stephen New.
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$100,000
David & Sandra Thomas Scholarship Fund Challenge
100 gifts to the Law General Scholarship Fund (2S046) will unlock a $100,000 scholarship gift.
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$10,000
Dean Stephen Pachuta Dentistry Challenge
In appreciation of donor support, when 50 gifts of $50 or more made to the School of Dentistry, it will unlock a $10,000 donation from Dean Dr. Stephen Pachuta to the School of Dentistry General Scholarship Fund.
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$10,000
Eberly College: Geology Student Field Experience Fund
The first 25 gifts to the Geology Student Field Experience Fund will unlock an additional $10,000 in funding from Dan and Pam Billman. Let's go!
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$20,000
David L. Shaw Veteran's Center Challenge
Show your patriotic spirit and give back to those who have served. The first 50 gifts to the Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs will unlock a gift of $20,000 from David L. Shaw to support WVU's military-connected students. Your gift can be given to the General Fund (2W678) or to the Emergency Relief Fund (2W1999).
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$10,000
Nursing Scholarship Challenge
Help us unlock a $10,000 gift from a generous donor! When we reach 50 gifts in any amount to our Nursing Unrestricted Scholarship Fund (2S623), these funds will be unlocked to serve more students!
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$10,000
Eberly College Visiting Committee Challenge
The first 50 gifts to the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences Greatest Needs Fund will unlock an additional $10,000 in funding from Rebecca Chaffman and Devon Gosnell from the Eberly College Visiting Committee. Let's go!
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$25,000
Charles "Chuck" DiSalvo Law Scholarship Challenge
For the first $25,000 raised, another $25,000 will be unlocked to establish the Charles "Chuck" DiSalvo Law Scholarship at the WVU College of Law.
$25,000 / $25,000 Raised
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$10,000
Chambers College Student Support Challenge
75 gifts to the Center for Career Development will unlock an additional $10,000 gift to enable more students access to internship support and experiential trips. Internship access support allows students to complete competitive internships by offsetting costs associated with housing, transportation, and more. Experiential and industry trips help students focus their educational path and time at WVU, introduce them to workplace culture and industry professionals, and practice their networking and interpersonal skills.
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$30,000
Robert Maust Student Experience Accounting Challenge
The first 200 gifts to the Robert Maust Student Experience Accounting fund will unlock an additional $30,000 gift, accelerating support for experiential learning that takes WVU accounting students beyond the classroom. From national conferences and case competitions to networking with industry leaders, these experiences build confidence, connections, and career-defining skills. Your gift, at any dollar level, helps open doors, expand horizons, and ensure students proudly carry the WVU spirit into the future of the profession.
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$20,000
Engage WVU Giving Circle Participation Challenge
The first 20 new or renewed memberships of $1,000 or more will unlock a generous $20,000 gift from Chair Jo Ann G. Shaw, MD.
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$50,000
Woody Pride Practice Facility Challenge
The first $50,000 in gifts supporting the Pride Practice Field and Facility (2W1403) will unlock an additional $50,000 generously donated from alumni band president Cindy Woody. The band enjoyed their first season rehearsing on Don Wilcox Field and we’re looking ahead to the next phase of the project: the facility. You’ve made it happen, Mountaineer Nation - stick with us as we continue to build a permanent home for your beloved marching band. Let’s give the Pride of West Virginia a facility worthy of their world-class performances!
$50,000 / $50,000 Raised
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$10,000
Outspoken for 4-H Program Challenge
The first 25 gifts to the Outspoken for 4-H Program Fund will unlock a $10,000 gift from an anonymous donor. Help support Outspoken for 4-H and unlock this challenge.
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$10,000
Pocahontas County 4-H Challenge
The first 50 gifts to the Pocahontas County 4-H Greatest Needs Fund will unlock a $10,000 gift from an anonymous donor. Support 4-H programs in Pocahontas County and help us unlock this challenge!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$16,000
4-H Camp Volunteers Challenge
The first 50 gifts made in support of 4-H State Camp Volunteers will unlock $16,000 from an anonymous donor in support of the WV State 4-H Campership/Scholarships! Volunteers play a vital role in the ongoing growth and development of 4-H youth. Support WV State 4-H Camps today!
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$15,000
Barbara M. Loudin Upshur County 4-H Challenge
Every gift to the Barbara M. Loudin Upshur County 4-H Scholarship Fund during WVU Day of Giving will help us reach our goal of $15,000, which will unlock an additional $15,000 from the Upshur County 4-H Leaders Association. Give today and help unlock this challenge gift to support 4-H youth in Upshur County!
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$10,000
Mineral County 4-H Challenge
An anonymous donor has set a challenge for 50 gifts to the Mineral County 4-H program – when the goal is reached we will unlock a gift of $10,000! Help us build the Keller Mineral County 4-H Endowment and support youth for future generations with a gift today!
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$10,000
Music Business and Industry Greatest Needs
The first $10,000 in gifts to the Music Business and Industry Greatest Needs Fund (2W2139) will unlock an additional $10,000 from an anonymous donor. WVU's MBI program has become a successful pathway into the music industry for both instrumentalists and music aficionados. Your support helps fund experiential learning and projects like those happening through the student-run recording studio, Mon Hills Records. Gifts to the MBI Greatest Needs also help provide necessary equipment and tech so that grads are prepared for the ever-evolving music business industry.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
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$10,000
MIS, Business Cybersecurity, Applied AI & Data Analytics Program Experiential Learning Challenge
35 gifts to the Management Information Systems program will unlock a $10,000 challenge gift to expand experiential learning opportunities for students in MIS, Business Cybersecurity, and Applied AI & Data Analytics. These high-impact experiential learning opportunities allow our students to translate classroom knowledge into career-ready skills. Today, your gift helps students move from theory to practice, so they graduate prepared for the workforce and ready to lead. Join us in building the innovators and problem solvers of tomorrow.
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$10,000
CAHS Visiting Committee & Friends Experiential Learning Support Challenge
The CAHS Visiting Committee and Friends will release $10,000 in support of experiential learning for students in the School of Sport Sciences and the School of Education and Counseling once 100 gifts are made.
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$15,000
Compliance LLC for WVU Tech Student Success
The first 26 gifts to support the William Benn Student Success Fund will unlock a $15,000 gift from Compliance, LLC. Each gift helps WVU Tech students access the support and opportunities that keep them on track to graduate and launch their careers. This challenge is made possible through the leadership of Tiffany and Noah Kapp of Compliance, LLC, committed community members who are helping strengthen downtown Beckley and invest in the success of WVU Tech students. Help unlock $15,000 for our students by making one of the first 26 gifts.
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$10,000
Chambers College AI in Marketing Challenge
35 gifts to the AI in Marketing fund will unlock a $10,000 challenge gift to expand experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Support for the AI in Marketing Fund allows students to move beyond the classroom and engage in hands-on learning experiences that build real-world skills. To prepare students for this evolving landscape, your support is creating opportunities for students to work directly with the tools, strategies, and thought leaders shaping the future of marketing.
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$11,000
Department of Emergency Medicine Challenge
The first 30 gifts to any Emergency Medicine fund will unlock a $11k gift from Chris and Kristi Goode to benefit the Department of Emergency Medicine.
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$10,000
3 Guys Before The Game: Always a 304 Connection Challenge
A longtime listener of the 3 Guys Before the Game Podcast, hosted by friends of the WVU Cancer Institute Tony Caridi, Hoppy Kercheval and Brad Howe, has stepped forward with a special challenge: a $10,000 gift to benefit the Connection 304 Fund at WVU Cancer will be unlocked once Day of Giving donations to the fund reach $10,000! The Connection 304 Fund supports WVU Cancer's greatest needs, helping advance cancer care across West Virginia.
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Day of Giving Social Prop Challenge
Take a photo or video with the Day of Giving flag prop (mailed as a Day of Giving Save the Date) and share on social using #WVUDayofGiving. We’ll select one of the best posts between March 16 and March 24 to receive an extra $500 for the unit tagged. Winner ($500): WVU Student Life and Organizations
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Most Friend Gifts Challenge
We have a generous community beyond our alumni who are passionate about WVU. The top three participating groups with the most gifts from friends between 11 a.m. and noon will win additional funding. 1st place - 4-H Youth Development, ($3,000) 2nd place - Honors College ($2,000) 3rd place - WVU Athletics ($1,000)
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Largest Gift Online Challenge
Gifts of all sizes add up and if you’re making an extra-large gift on Day of Giving it can go even further during this hour. The top participating groups with the largest gift online between 2 and 3 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - College of Creative Arts and Media ($3,000), 2nd place - 4-H Youth Development ($2,000) 3rd Place (TIE) - School of Dentistry ($333.33) 3rd Place (TIE) - WVU Athletics ($333.33) 3rd Place (TIE) - WVU Cancer Institute ($333.33)
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Recurring Gifts Challenge
A smaller monthly payment can add up to a significant gift over time. The top three participating groups with the most gifts of $120 or more, OR $10 per month for the next year, received online between 4 and 5 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - College of Law ($3,500) 2nd place - School of Medicine - Health Professions ($2,500)
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Most Friend Gifts Challenge
Here’s a toast to our friends! The top three participating groups with the most gifts from friends between 7 and 8 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - 4-H Youth Development ($3,000) 2nd place - College of Creative Arts and Media ($2,000) 3rd place - WVU Athletics ($1,000)
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WVU Gear Photo Challenge
On social, post a picture of yourself, your kids and/or your pets in WVU gear and we’ll select some of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public. Winner #1: Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ($500) Winner #2: Adventure WV ($500) Winner #3: WVU Health Sciences Research and Graduate Education ($500)
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“Country Roads” Challenge
“Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong…” Record a video of yourself singing or performing “Country Roads” to help your favorite unit/program and we’ll select some of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public. Winner #1: WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s ($500) Winner #2: WVU Department of Psychology ($500) Winner #3: WVU Honors College ($500)
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Alumni Chapter Scholarship Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which alumni chapter scholarship will raise the most during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to keep your alumni chapter at the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Emerald Coast WVU Alumni Chapter Scholarship $46,100.00
2 Boone County WVU Alumni Association Scholarship $33,500.00
3 WVU Charlotte Alumni - Ralph Newbanks Memorial Award $11,600.00
4 Grand Strand Alumni Chapter Scholarship $5,070.00
5 Central Florida Alumni Chapter Academic Scholarship $4,800.00
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Most Gifts I
Are you ready for it? The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 12 and 1 a.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 WVU Extension 31
2 $2,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 27
3 $1,000 College of Applied Human Sciences 24
4 Chambers College of Business & Economics 9
5 Student Life and Organizations 3
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Most Gifts III
Grab a cup of Joe and let’s go! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 9 and 10 a.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 WVU Extension 96
2 $2,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 91
3 $1,000 WVU Athletics 81
4 Chambers College of Business & Economics 33
5 WVU Cancer Institute 28
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Most Gifts V
It’s time for another gift sprint! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 6 and 7 p.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 WVU Extension 227
2 $2,000 Eberly College of Arts and Sciences 123
3 $1,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 120
4 WVU Athletics 103
5 WVU Alumni Association 27
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Most Gifts VII
With two hours left, how many gifts can be made at this hour? The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 10 and 11 p.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 175
2 $2,000 WVU Extension 93
3 $1,000 WVU Athletics 88
4 College of Law 52
5 Women's Leadership Initiative 24
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Leaderboard
Participation Leaderboard
Which participating group will receive the most donations during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to your favorite area of WVU to help keep your group at the top of the leaderboard! The top 30 groups will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $20,000 WVU Extension 2,899
2 $17,500 College of Creative Arts and Media 1,823
3 $15,000 WVU Athletics 1,751
4 $12,500 Chambers College of Business & Economics 676
5 $10,000 College of Law 626
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Participating Groups
Presidential Priorities Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs Chambers College of Business & Economics College of Applied Human Sciences College of Creative Arts and Media College of Law Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Engage WVU Giving Circle First Ascent West Virginia First-Generation Initiatives Health Sciences Honors College Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab Office of Graduate Education and Life Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Rosenbaum Family House School of Dentistry School of Medicine School of Nursing School of Pharmacy School of Public Health Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources Student Life and Organizations Student Support Services/TRIO The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative Women's Leadership Initiative WVU Accessibility Services WVU Alumni Association WVU Athletics WVU Cancer Institute WVU Cheerleading WVU Department of Orthopaedics WVU Extension WVU Eye Institute WVU Global Affairs WVU Libraries WVU Medicine WVU Medicine Golisano Children's WVU Potomac State College WVU Staff Council WVU Sustainable Landscapes Committee WVU Tech
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Donor Heatmap
Rank State Gifts
1 WV 7766
2 PA 787
3 VA 304
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