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2024 Day of Giving
Your generosity went above and beyond!

Thank you to all the West Virginia University community members who made the seventh WVU Day of Giving a record-breaking success!

In just 24 hours, Mountaineers of all kinds – alumni, students, patients, faculty, staff, friends and family came together in support of student programs, scholarships, research, infrastructure improvements and more. 

Your determination to go above and beyond makes an incredible difference. Thank you for your generous support!

$10,000
WVU College of Law Scholarship Challenge
The first 50 gifts made to the WVU College of Law General Scholarship Fund will unlock a donation of $10,000 from a generous donor, Rick Pill.
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$25,000
Vince Cardi Challenge
After 57 years of teaching, research, and service to the WVU College of Law, Professor Vince Cardi will be retiring. Honor Vince with a gift on this Day of Giving! The first 25 gifts to the Prof. Vincent P. Cardi Law Scholarship (3Z1006) will unlock a $25,000 scholarship gift from the Lemotto Smith Trust.
25 / 25 Gifts
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$10,000
Dr. Karen and Dean William Petros Challenge
The first 50 gifts to the School of Pharmacy will unlock a $10,000 donation from Dr. Karen Petros and Dr. William Petros.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$100,000
WVU Davis College AFEC Challenge
The first 25 gifts made to the Appalachian Forestry Entrepreneurship Center (2W1712) on Day of Giving will unlock a $100,000 donation from The Forestland Group Legacy Foundation. Donate today to to support the growth and sustainability of forestry enterprises in the region. Your contribution fuels innovation, creates job opportunities, and fosters economic development in Appalachia.
25 / 25 Gifts
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$5,000
Geology Student Field Experience Fund Challenge
Once the Geology Student Field Experience Fund reaches $5,000 in donations, Dan & Pam Billman will donate $10,000. If an additional $5,000 is reached through collective donations, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked with Dan & Pam Billman giving a total of $15,000 for the fund.
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$10,000
The David and Jo Ann Shaw STEPS center Participation Challenge
The first 15 gifts to the STEPS General Fund will unlock an additional $10,000 in funding from David & Jo Ann Shaw!
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$100,000
Hearts of Gold Challenge
The first 50 gifts made to the Jennifer Mason Hearts of Gold Support Fund (2W1647) on Day of Giving will unlock a $100,000 donation from an anonymous donor. Help the Davis College meet this challenge by making your donation today!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$10,000
Data Driven WV Challenge
75 gifts to Data Driven WV will unlock an additional gift of $10,000 to support students solving real-world problems that advance the prosperity and economic health of West Virginia
75 / 75 Gifts
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$10,000
Becker Academic Engagement Success Center Challenge
50 gifts to the Becker Academic engagement Success Center will unlock a $10,000 gift from Tina Bigalke to support the development of Chambers Ambassadors, Chambers Peer Mentors, Neidermeyer Scholars, and undergraduate student activities.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$15,000
DICE Challenge
40 gifts to the DICE fund will unlock a $15,000 gift to support the Representation Matters seminar series and fund student travel for professional development at conferences such as Black MBA, Prospanica and Women’s Leadership Summit.
40 / 40 Gifts
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$10,000
Knee Regulatory Research Center Challenge
35 gifts to the Knee Regulatory Research Center will unlock a $10,000 gift from the Kickapoo Springs Foundation to aid in improving the quality of life of all citizens by producing high-quality research on the affects of government regulation and communicating the results broadly to inform real world change in the areas of certificate of need, occupational licensing, and scope of practice.
35 / 35 Gifts
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$10,000
Internship Opportunity Support Challenge
50 gifts to the Internship Access Fund will unlock an additional $10,000 gift to enable more students to complete competitive internships by offsetting costs associated with housing, transportation, and more.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$10,000
MBA Program Experiential Learning Challenge
35 gifts to the MBA Program will unlock a $10,000 gift to provide experiential opportunities including industry site visits, professional networking events, service projects, and case competitions to students pursuing their MBA.
35 / 35 Gifts
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$15,000
Harrison County 4-H Challenge
The first 24 gifts to make a gift to the Fraser/Skidmore Harrison County 4-H Greatest Needs Fund or the Harrison County 4-H Endowment will unlock a $15,000 gift from the Fraser family. Support 4-H programs in Harrison County and help us unlock this challenge!
24 / 24 Gifts
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$10,000
Mineral County 4-H Challenge
An anonymous donor has challenged 50 donors to give 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 of Mineral County 4-H'ers with a gift today!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$25,000
Esposito Honors College Faculty Fellows Fund
The 50th gift during the Day of Giving will unlock a $25,000 gift from former Foundation Scholar and Honors student Patrick Esposito II and his wife Michelle L. Varga Esposito. The 100th gift will unlock an additional $25,000 gift from the Espositos for this newly-created fund that will support specialized Honors College classes being taught in the areas of neuroscience, psychology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, other life sciences, economics, mathematics, physics or engineering.
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$10,000
Pocahontas County 4-H Challenge
4-H Camp Thornwood turns 80 this year! The first 80 donations of $10 or more will unlock a $10,000 gift from an anonymous Pocahontas County 4-H’er. Support the 4-H program and community in Pocahontas County with a donation today!
80 / 80 Gifts
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$25,000
School of Nursing 100 Gifts Challenge
The first 50 gifts made to the School of Nursing will unlock a $25,000 donation from Drs. Neal and Susan Newfield. The next 50 gifts unlocks a second $25,000 donation for a total of $50,000. Help the School of Nursing meet this challenge! Make your donation today!
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$25,000
Book Exchange Macy’s Challenge
The first $25,000 in donations will unlock an additional $25,000 from The Book Exchange to support the Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band's travel to the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Your gift will help students experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in New York City!
$25,000 / $25,000 Raised
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$10,000
College of Creative Arts Greatest Needs Challenge
The first 50 gifts supporting the College of Creative Arts Dean's General Operations (2U040) will unlock an additional $10,000 from the College of Creative Arts Visiting Committee. Your donations to this challenge allow the Dean to meet the greatest needs of the college and (most importantly!) our students.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$5,000
School of Dentistry Scholarship Participation Challenge
When 15 gifts are made to the School of Dentistry General Scholarship Fund, a $5,000 gift provided by Dr. Clay and Gail Marsh will be unlocked.
15 / 15 Gifts
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$5,000
School of Nursing Scholarship Participation Challenge
When 25 gifts are made to the School of Nursing Scholarship Fund, a $5,000 gift provided by Dr. Clay and Gail Marsh will be unlocked.
25 / 25 Gifts
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$5,000
School of Public Health Scholarship Participation Challenge
When 15 gifts are made to the School of Public Health Scholarship Fund, a $5,000 gift provided by Dr. Clay and Gail Marsh will be unlocked.
15 / 15 Gifts
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$10,000
Women of WVU Challenge
The first 15 new or renewed $1,000 WOW memberships will unlock a generous $15,000 donation from Alison Deem, Mike Escue, and Alexis Pugh. And in honor of WOW’s 10th anniversary, Jo Ann and David Shaw have generously pledged $10,000 if we can add 10 more new or renewed memberships! That makes our new challenge pool $25,000 for 25 members! Let’s Go!
25 / 25 Gifts
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$15,000
School of Public Health Giving Challenge
Once the School of Public Health raises $15,000 on Day of Giving, a $15,000 gift from an anonymous donor will be unlocked. Help the School of Public Health meet this challenge by making your donation to help students today!
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$10,250
The “Flying A” Professor Paul Atkins Participation Challenge
To honor the “Flying A” Professor Paul Atkins’ 33 years of teaching and mentorship, the first 33 gifts to the Paul and Mildred Atkins Media Endowment will unlock $10,250, which was donated by a group of generous Reed College of Media alumni and visiting committee members. Help us unlock this challenge by making a gift today!
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$400,000
Marshall County 4-H Challenge
The Marshall County 4-H Leaders Association has challenged 100 donors to give to the Marshall County 4-H program -- when the goal is reached we will unlock a gift of $400,000! Help support the greatest needs of the Marshall County 4-H program with a gift today!
100 / 100 Gifts
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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 11). The top three participating groups that receive the most shares of the video from their page before March 20 will win additional funding. 1st ($1,000) – WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | 2nd ($500) – WVU Davis College | 3rd ($500) – WVU Honors College
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WVU Spirit GIF Challenge: 8 a.m.
Reply to the @WVUFoundation social media post at the top of the 8 a.m. hour on Facebook, X or Instagram with a GIF that shows your WVU spirit and we’ll select three of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to tag the specific unit you wish to support. Winners: WVU Statler College – ($1,500), WELLWVU – ($1,000), Reed College of Media – ($500)
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Most Alumni Gifts Challenge: 10 a.m.
Hail West Virginia! The top three participating groups with the most gifts from WVU alumni between 10 and 11 a.m. win additional funding. 1st place - College of Creative Arts ($3,000) 2nd place - Chambers College of Business & Economics ($2,000) 3rd place - Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ($1,000)
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First-Time Donors Challenge: 12 p.m.
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 - Science Adventure School ($3,000) 2nd place - College of Law ($2,000) 3rd place - WVU Extension ($1,000)
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WVU Gear Kid Photo Challenge: 4 p.m.
Between 4 and 5 p.m. on social, post a picture of your kid(s) in WVU gear and we’ll select three of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – WELLWVU ($1,500) 2 – WVU Dance Team (Student Life) ($1,000) 3 – WVU Medicine Children's ($500)
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Largest Gift Online Challenge: 6 p.m.
Ready to go all-out? The top three participating groups with the largest gift online between 6 and 7 p.m. win additional funding. 1st place - College of Creative Arts ($3,000) 2nd place - Hail West Virginia ($2,000) 3rd place - Women of WVU ($1,000)
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Success!
Favorite WVU Moment Photo Challenge: 8 p.m.
Reply to the @WVUFoundation social media post at the top of the 8 p.m. hour on X with a photo of your favorite WVU moment and we’ll select three of the best to earn additional funding. Make sure to tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – WVU Davis College ($1,500) 2 – WVU Student Government Association ($1,000) 3 – Adventure WV ($500)
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Repeat Gifts Challenge: 10 p.m.
If you’ve already made a WVU Day of Giving gift, we sincerely thank you and offer this challenge! The top three participating groups with a donor(s) who gives for the second, third or even tenth time between 10 and 11 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - WVU Extension ($3,000) 2nd place - College of Creative Arts ($2,000) 3rd place (TIE)- Chambers College of Business & Economics ($500) 3rd place (TIE)- Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ($500)
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‘I Gave’ Challenge:
After making a donation, tell others about your gift on social media using #WVUDayofGiving and #IGave. At the end of the day, we will choose three of the most creative or inspiring to receive additional funding for the unit tagged. 1 – WVU Student Food Pantry ($1,500) 2 – Boone County WVU Alumni Association Scholarship ($1,000) 3 – WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute ($500)
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Leaderboard
Alumni Chapter Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which alumni chapter 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 WVU Alumni Fort Myers Chapter Scholarship $26,550.00
2 Emerald Coast WVU Alumni Chapter Scholarship $13,500.00
3 Peach State Chapter of WVU Alumni Association Scholarship $11,060.00
4 Grand Strand Alumni Chapter Scholarship $8,455.00
5 Central Florida Alumni Chapter Academic Scholarship $7,575.00
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Battle of the Life Sciences Building: Psychology versus Biology
The Psychology and Biology Departments, who both inhabit the WVU Life Sciences Building, are competing for who will have the most gifts. The department with the most gifts will win bragging rights and an additional $1,000 in funding.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $1,000 Psychology 66
2 Biology 24
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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 2,191
2 $17,500 College of Creative Arts 931
3 $15,000 WVU Alumni Association 831
4 $12,500 Chambers College of Business & Economics 696
5 $10,000 Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design 620
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Most Gifts Challenge: 7 a.m.
Rise, shine and help support our students, alumni, friends, faculty and patients. 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 93
2 $2,000 Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 60
3 $1,000 Chambers College of Business & Economics 37
4 WVU Alumni Association 27
5 Eberly College of Arts and Sciences 17
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Most Dollars Raised Challenge: 3 p.m.
Who will raise the most this hour? May the odds be ever in your favor. The top three participating groups with the most dollars raised online between 3 and 4 p.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $3,000 WVU Alumni Association $11,975.00
2 $2,000 WVU Cancer Institute $10,910.00
3 $1,000 Chambers College of Business & Economics $9,804.24
4 College of Law $6,701.00
5 College of Creative Arts $3,745.00
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Smash Last Year’s Gift Challenge:
Let’s smash last year’s number of gifts by exceeding 8,214 gifts in one day! The top three participating groups with the most gifts (once last year’s record is beat) by the end of the day on March 20 win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 WVU Alumni Association 83
2 $2,000 Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design 64
3 $1,000 Chambers College of Business & Economics 53
4 Student Life and Organizations 17
5 WVU Extension 15
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$30,000
Marjorie McDiarmid Law Clinic Gift Challenge
After 37 years, Marjorie McDiarmid will be retiring from the WVU College of Law. During that time, she has helped advance legal education at the WVU College of Law's Clinical Law program. Make a gift in her honor to the WVU College of Law Legal Clinics Program (2W1118)! The first 50 gifts will unlock a $30,000 clinic gift from the Lemotto Smith Trust.
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$25,000
Veteran's Law Challenge
Over 167,000 veterans reside in West Virginia. Many with acute and unique legal needs related to their military service or return to civilian life Make a gift in honor of a Veteran today to the Veterans Law Advocacy Clinic (2W1100) today! The first 25 gifts will unlock a $25,000 gift to the clinic from the Lemotto Smith Trust.
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$5,000
Rosenbaum Board Challenge
The Rosenbaum Family House Board Members have graciously stepped up to start our first Day of Giving Challenge. The Board will be donating $5,000 if we can get 50 gifts of $25 or more!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$13,000
Eberly College Visiting Committee Challenge
The first 25 gifts to the Eberly College Greatest Needs Fund will unlock an additional $13,000 in funding from the Eberly College Visiting Committee!
25 / 25 Gifts
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$10,000
Physics and Astronomy Challenge
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at West Virginia University is dedicated to the study of the physical world and the processes that govern it. Our faculty are world-recognized scientists who involve their students in cutting-edge research at the forefront of breakthroughs in astrophysics, condensed matter physics, plasma physics, and physics education research. Faculty and students are also committed to our land-grant mission and reaching K-12 students and community members through impactful outreach programs. Your gift will support undergraduate and graduate student fellowships, the development of innovative new research projects, public lectures and physics demonstration days, and creative programming for our world-class planetarium. The first 15 gifts to our department will unlock an additional $10,000 in funding from an anonymous donor.
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$2,500
School of Dentistry General Scholarship Challenge
Once the School of Dentistry General Scholarship Fund reaches $5,000 in donations, Dean Stephen Pachuta will donate $2,500. Every time an additional $5,000 is reached through collective donations, an additional $2,500 will be unlocked with the Dean giving a total of $10,000 for the scholarship fund.
$20,000 / $20,000 Raised
Completed
$10,000
Student Managed Investment Fund Challenge
35 gifts to the Student Managed Investment Fund will unlock an additional gift of $10,000 to support high-impact, hands on learning opportunities including real world experience in equity analysis using the Bloomberg Terminals, bi-annual trips to New York City where students engage with financial market leaders and witness professionals in their day-to-day operations, and expanded networking opportunities with industry professionals. Real money. Real investing. Real connections. Real experience.
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$25,000
Accounting Department Challenge
Be part of the spark that ignites a blaze of opportunity for our Accounting Department! The first $50,000 in gifts to the Accounting Department will unlock a $25,000 gift to provide a total of $75,000 in support of WVU's accounting students and esteemed faculty members committed to immersing themselves in experiential learning opportunities and research conferences across the nation. This support is imperative to ensure WVU Accounting Department ambassadors are able to engage and network at world-class events and experiences that are shaping the future of accounting excellence - all while carrying the Mountaineer flag!
$50,000 / $50,000 Raised
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$20,000
Global Supply Chain Management Challenge
35 gifts to the Global Supply Chain Management program will unlock a $20,000 gift to support youth outreach and education in global supply chain management through the GSCM Diversity Recruiting project.
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$10,000
The Kacy Wiedebusch Dance Student Opportunity Challenge
The first 50 gifts made to the Kacy Wiedebusch Dance Student Opportunity Challenge will unlock a $10,000 donation. Help our dance students Go First and Go Far!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$10,000
Panhandle Cleaning Lunchtime Challenge
In honor of our hospital being West Virginia’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital for the past 35 years, once WVU Medicine Children’s reaches $3,500 in donations before 1:00 p.m., it will unlock an additional $10,000 donation from Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration.
$3,500 / $3,500 Raised
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$10,000
Finance Department Experiential Learning Challenge
35 gifts to the Finance Department will unlock a $10,000 gift to provide experiential opportunities including a professional image dinner to elevate students' networking and etiquette skills, industry certifications to empower students with industry-recognized certifications that augment their skill set and enhance their marketability, and a career pathways exploration trip to prominent financial institutions, investment firms, and corporate headquarters to facilitate interactions with industry professionals, alumni, and recruiters for undergraduate students in the Finance Department.
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$12,000
WVU Reed College of Media Participation Challenge
The first 100 gifts to the Reed College of Media will unlock an additional $12,000 for our Greatest Needs Fund from alumnus Tom Perry and his wife Traci. Help us unlock this donation by making a gift supporting your favorite area of the College of Media!
100 / 100 Gifts
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$12,000
4-H Camp Volunteers Challenge
The first 50 gifts made in support of 4-H State Camp Volunteers will unlock $12,000 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. Create access for youth to attend State 4-H Camp by unlocking these camperships today!
50 / 50 Gifts
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$18,000
Honors College Visiting Committee Challenge
To celebrate the Honors College’s 18th anniversary of becoming a College, the 25th gift of $100 or more will unlock an $18,000 gift from the Honors College Visiting Committee to support the University Honors Program Fund. The 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 to support undergraduate presentations at state, local and national conferences, and the Campus Read Program.
25 / 25 Gifts
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$10,000
Ohio County 4-H Academic Award Challenge
The first $10,000 in gifts to the Ohio County 4-H Academic Award will unlock a $10,000 gift from an anonymous 4-H supporter! Double your gift to help 4-H youth in Ohio County further their education by donating today!
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
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$10,000
Experiential Trip Support Challenge
50 gifts to the Experiential Trip Fund will unlock an additional $10,000 gift to enable more students to participate in experiential learning trips. These 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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$12,000
Touch of Charisma WVU Jackson's Mill Challenge
Help WVU Jackson's Mill upgrade their kitchen! Help us complete this challenge to have 50 gifts to WVU Jackson's Mill and unlock a $12,000 from an anonymous donor. With a donation of $250 or more, you'll be invited to a special meal in the dining hall to break in the new equipment.
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$10,000
First Lady Laurie Erickson Art Museum Educational Program Challenge
Your gifts will unlock a special challenge from WVU's First Lady, Laurie Erickson, supporting educational programming at the Art Museum of WVU. The first $10,000 in gifts on Day of Giving will unlock an additional $10,000 from our First Lady to support experiential educational programming at the Art Museum of WVU.
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$50,000
Pride Practice Field and Facility Challenge
Coming to you from Charleston, WV, friends of the marching band are challenging YOU to support a Practice Field and Facility for the Pride of West Virginia! Fans of the Pride are challenging you to support this long-awaited, and much needed, field and facility and the first $50,000 in donations will unlock another $50,000 from our generous friends – Let's Go!
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$5,000
School of Medicine Scholarship Participation Challenge
When 35 gifts are made to the School of Medicine Scholarship Fund, a $5,000 gift provided by Dr. Clay and Gail Marsh will be unlocked.
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$5,000
School of Pharmacy Scholarship Participation Challenge
When 15 gifts are made to the School of Pharmacy Scholarship Fund, a $5,000 gift provided by Dr. Clay and Gail Marsh will be unlocked.
15 / 15 Gifts
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$20,000
MegaCorp Logistics Professional Sales Institute Challenge
35 gifts to the Professional Sales Institute will unlock a $20,000 gift from MegaCorp Logistics. Together your gifts will support experiential opportunities to students in a range of areas including sales competitions, professional networking, and sales simulations. These experiential opportunities provide students with real world, hands on experience in the sales discipline.
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$50,000
Arboretum Lawn Area Accessibility Challenge
The WVU Core Arboretum is an outdoor facility dedicated to supporting the research, teaching, and service efforts of WVU by providing resources and opportunities for the study and enjoyment of plants, animals, and natural processes. Dr. Lee Petsonk would like to advance the mission of the Arboretum through a generous matching gift of $50,000. Once 25 gifts are received, his gift and other donations to the Arboretum on Day of Giving will establish an “Arboretum Lawn Area Accessibility Fund” to be used to improve the handicap accessibility of the WVU Core Arboretum Lawn Area and Amphitheater.
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$10,000
Wood County 4-H Camp Challenge
The first 75 donations to the Wood County 4-H Capital Improvement Fund will unlock a $10,000 gift from passionate Wood County Camp supporters. This challenge is made possible through a gift in memory of former Extension Agent Betty Bargeloh Gall, Wood County 4-H Camp Trustees, Wood County 4-H Leaders' Association, Wood County 4-H Teen Leaders, Wood County 4-H All Stars and the Sand Hill 4-H Club. Support improvements at the 4-H Camp by donating today!
75 / 75 Gifts
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$15,000
The Rick Pill Scholarship Challenge
The first 15 gifts of $1,000 or more to the Law General Scholarship Fund will unlock a $15,000 donation from Rick Pill.
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$13,000
WVU Tech 13 Gifts for a Bonus 13k
When 13 gifts are made to WVU Tech on Day of Giving, the Golden Bear Alumni Association will release a $13,000 donation from their Board members.
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Day of Giving Social Prop Challenge
Take a photo or video with the Day of Giving pennant (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 11 and March 20 to receive an extra $1,000 for the unit tagged. Winners: Adventure WV – ($1,500), School of Theatre and Dance – ($1,500), WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute – ($1,500), WVU Potomac State College – ($1,500)
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Campus Photo Challenge: 9 a.m.
No matter who you are, you’ll find your place at WVU. Share your favorite campus photo on Twitter or Instagram with #WVUDayofGiving and tag your favorite campus unit. The top three participating groups with the most posts between 9 and 10 a.m. will win additional funding. 1 – WVU Davis College ($1,500) 2 – WVU Honors College ($1,000) 3 (TIE) – WVU Reed College of Media ($250) 3 (TIE) – WVU School of Medicine ($250)
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Largest Gift Online Challenge: 11 a.m.
Go above and go beyond by making a significant gift! The top three participating groups with the largest gift online between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. wins additional funding. 1st place - WVU Cancer Institute ($3,000) 2nd place - Chambers College of Business & Economics ($2,000) 3rd place - School of Pharmacy ($1,000)
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Mountaineer Mascot Photo Challenge: 2 p.m.
Reply to the @WVUFoundation social media post at the top of the 2 p.m. hour on X with a photo of you and the Mountaineer Mascot (or your favorite WVU Mascot photo) and we’ll select three of the best to earn additional funding. Tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – The Kacy Wiedebusch Dance Student Opportunity Challenge (College of Creative Arts) ($1,500) 2 – Becker Academic Engagement Success Center (WVU Chambers College) ($1,000) 3 – Adventure WV ($500)
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Most Friend Gifts Challenge: 4 p.m.
We have a generous community beyond our alumni that are passionate about WVU. The top three participating groups with the most gifts from friends between 4 and 5 p.m. will win additional funding. 1st place - WVU Extension ($3,000) 2nd place - College of Creative Arts ($2,000) 3rd place (TIE) - Chambers College of Business & Economics ($500) 3rd place (TIE) - College of Law ($500)
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WVU Gear Pet Photo Challenge: 7 p.m.
Between 7 and 8 p.m. on social, share a picture of your pet(s) in WVU gear on Twitter or Instagram and we will select three of the most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – WVU Honors College ($1,500) 2 – WVU College of Law ($1,000) 3 – Science Adventure School ($500)
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“Country Roads” Challenge: 9 p.m.
“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 three of most creative to earn additional funding. Make sure to include #WVUDayofGiving and tag the specific unit you wish to support. 1 – Reed College of Media ($1,500) 2 – WVU School of Medicine Charleston Division ($1,000) 3 – Mountaineer Athletic Club (Football) ($500)
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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 by the end of the day on March 20 win additional funding. 1st place - WVU Extension ($3,000) 2nd place - Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design ($2,000) 3rd place - Chambers College of Business and Economics ($1,000)
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Leaderboard
Alumni Chapter Participation Leaderboard
Which alumni chapter 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 WVU Alumni Lone Star Chapter Scholarship 140
2 Grand Strand Alumni Chapter Scholarship 120
3 Central Ohio Chapter/WVU Alumni Association Scholarship 112
4 Peach State Chapter of WVU Alumni Association Scholarship 82
5 Low Country "Charles Drake Memorial" Scholarship 78
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Statler College Department Participation Leaderboard
Which Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department will receive the most donations during WVU Day of Giving? Make a gift to keep your department at the top of the leaderboard.
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Industrial Engineering Department – 2V070 56
2 Computer Science & Electrical Engineering Department – 2V069 22
3 MMAE Experiential Learning – 2W1882 16
4 Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Operations – 2V003 15
5 Chemical Engineering Department – 2V067 12
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Leaderboard
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 $5,443,460.65
2 $27,500 School of Nursing $2,728,578.50
3 $25,000 WVU Athletics $2,479,972.41
4 $22,500 Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute $2,333,726.75
5 $20,000 School of Medicine $2,176,757.50
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Leaderboard
Most Gifts Challenge: 12 a.m.
Let’s do this! When you make a gift—no matter the size—you help WVU go above and go beyond! 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 Cancer Institute 153
2 $2,000 WVU Extension 97
3 $1,000 College of Creative Arts 96
4 Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 50
5 Student Life and Organizations 37
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Leaderboard
Most Gifts Challenge: 1 p.m.
Gather your friends and family! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 1 and 2 p.m. will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 WVU Extension 210
2 $2,000 Honors College 152
3 $1,000 College of Law 98
4 Chambers College of Business & Economics 96
5 College of Creative Arts 76
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Leaderboard
Night Owl Challenge: 11 p.m.
Attention night owls! We know you are still awake watching TikTok videos. Take a break and make a gift! The top three participating groups with the most gifts between 11 and midnight will win additional funding.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design 344
2 $2,000 WVU Extension 256
3 $1,000 WVU Cancer Institute 182
4 Student Life and Organizations 115
5 College of Creative Arts 90
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Participating Groups
Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs Chambers College of Business & Economics College of Applied Human Sciences College of Creative Arts College of Law Critical Care and Trauma Institute Davis College of Ag, Natural Resources and Design Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Eberly College of Arts and Sciences First-Generation Initiatives Health Sciences Center DEI Honors College Office of Graduate Education and Life Reed College of Media RISE WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Rosenbaum Family House School of Dentistry School of Medicine School of Nursing School of Pharmacy School of Public Health Science Adventure School Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources Student Life and Organizations Uniontown Hospital - Labor and Delivery Upward Bound/TRIO Women of WVU Women's Leadership Initiative WVU Accessibility Services WVU Alumni Association WVU Athletics WVU Cancer Institute WVU Extension WVU Eye Institute WVU Heart & Vascular Institute WVU Libraries WVU Medicine Children's WVU Medicine Grateful Patients, Families & Friends WVU Potomac State College WVU Staff Council WVU Tech
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