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2025 WVU Day of Giving

Another record-breaking year!

Thank you for making the eighth WVU Day of Giving a HUGE success! Over $46 million was raised from more than 10,000 gifts. 


In just 24 hours, Mountaineers of all kinds — alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and family — came together in support of student programs, scholarships, research, healthcare, athletics, faculty support, infrastructure improvements and more. Every gift makes an incredible difference and impact across West Virginia University.


The generosity from our WVU family and friends has moved us above and beyond. Thank you for your continued support.

$10,000
Data Driven WV Challenge
The first 50 gifts to Data Driven WV (2W1407) will unlock a gift of $10,000 to support students solving real-world problems that advance the prosperity and economic health of West Virginia.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management Challenge
35 gifts to the Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management challenge will unlock an additional $10,000 gift from Darren Veneri and Tina Bigalke to provide experiential learning opportunities for both undergraduate students in the Human Resource Management program and graduate students in the Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources program. These experiences include, but aren’t limited to, industry trips, case competitions, internship access, and other outside of the classroom learning experiences.
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
Art Museum Greatest Needs Challenge
The first $20,000 in gifts will unlock an additional $20,000 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.
$20,000 / $20,000 Raised
Completed
$10,000
Help the Herd: 75 Gifts to Restore the WVU Equine Farm
The first 75 gifts made to The Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education & Resource Center will unlock an additional $10,000 from generous donors Populous, Inc, Dover Saddlery, Schneiders, BFS Farm & Home Morgantown and Middletown Tractor Sales! Your support will help rebuild the barn lost to fire in December 2024, ensuring our horses and students have a state-of-the-art facility for hands-on learning and care. Every dollar gets us closer—help us unlock this $10,000 challenge!
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Raleigh County 4-H Challenge
The first 25 gifts made to the Raleigh County 4-H Greatest Needs Fund (2W2015) on Day of Giving will unlock a $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor. Help Raleigh County meet this challenge by making your donation today!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$300,000
MN8 Energy Challenge
Harvest the Sun, Grow our Impact Challenge! Harvest the collective energy and resources needed to exceed last year’s gift count of 620 to unlock a generous donation of $300,000 for research from MN8 Energy!
621 / 621 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Most Alumni Gifts Challenge
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 & Economics ($1,000)
Completed
Success!
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 - WVU Athletics ($2,000) 3rd place - College of Creative Arts and Media ($1,000)
Completed
Success!
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 - 4-H Youth Development ($2,000) 3rd place - Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ($1,000)
Completed
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 Low Country ''Charles Drake Memorial'' Scholarship 148
2 Bill Toothman Memorial Academic Scholarship 104
3 Grand Strand Alumni Chapter Scholarship 53
4 Louise Hammer - Jersey Shore Alumni Chapter Scholarship 30
5 WVU Alumni Lone Star Chapter Scholarship 16
Ended
Leaderboard
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 Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 58
2 $2,000 WVU Extension 50
3 $1,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 37
4 Student Life and Organizations 26
5 WVU Cancer Institute 14
Ended
Leaderboard
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 129
2 $2,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 102
3 $1,000 Chambers College of Business & Economics 92
4 WVU Athletics 78
5 WVU Medicine Children's 39
Ended
$10,000
Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration Lunchtime Challenge (11 am – 1 pm)
In honor of our 11-year-old, CMN Champion Child, Jackson Pauley, if 11 donors commit to giving $25 a month for the next year, or make a one-time $300 gift, it will unlock a $10,000 donation from Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration.
11 / 11 Gifts
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Success!
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 TIE - College of Law ($1,500) 1st place TIE - WVU Athletics ($1,500), 2nd place TIE - Chambers College of Business & Economics ($1,000) 2nd place TIE - School of Dentistry ($1,000) 3rd Place - Statler College of Engineering & Mineral Resources ($1,000)
Completed
Leaderboard
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 189
2 $2,000 Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 136
3 $1,000 WVU Athletics 129
4 Eberly College of Arts and Sciences 92
5 College of Creative Arts and Media 37
Ended
Leaderboard
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 WVU Extension 286
2 $2,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 118
3 $1,000 Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 106
4 Student Life and Organizations 78
5 WVU Alumni Association 69
Ended
$30,000
Accounting Department Challenge
Be part of the spark that ignites a blaze of opportunity for our Accounting Department! The first $55,000 in gifts to the Robert Maust Student Experience fund in the Accounting Department will unlock a $30,000 gift to reach the Accounting Advisory Council’s goal of $85,000 in support of WVU's accounting students committed to immersing themselves in experiential learning opportunities. This support ensures WVU Accounting Department students 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!
Completed
$10,000
304 Marketing Agency Student Experience Challenge
35 gifts to the 304 Marketing Agency will unlock an additional $10,000 from C-Side Sports Academy to support this student-run marketing agency to provide valuable experiential learning opportunities for students while working on real-world projects for local businesses.
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Growing By Degrees Nursing Challenge
When the School of Nursing reaches 50 gifts on WVU Day of Giving, an additional $25,000 is unlocked!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Dean Petros and Ed Allera Pharmacy Challenge
The first 25 gifts to the School of Pharmacy will unlock $10,000 for Student Development.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
WVU College of Law Visiting Committee
The first 100 gifts made on WVU Day of Giving to the WVU College of Law General Scholarship (2S046) will unlock a $10,000 gift to support scholarships by the WVU College of Law Visiting Committee.
Completed
$5,000
Karen and Dorian Williams STEPS Challenge
The first 20 Gifts to STEPS (2W822) will unlock $5,000 gift. An additional 20 gifts to STEPS will unlock another $5,000 gift.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Harrison County 4-H Challenge
The first 25 donors 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 $10,000 gift from the Fraser family. Support 4-H programs in Harrison County and help us unlock this challenge!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$12,000
4-H State Camps Challenge
The first 50 gifts made in support of 4-H State Camps will unlock $12,000 from an anonymous donor in support of the WV State 4-H Campership/Scholarships! Create access for youth to attend State 4-H Camp by unlocking these camperships today!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
WVU Marching Band Drumline Challenge
The first $10,000 in gifts supporting the WVU Marching Band Drumline Greatest Needs Fund will (2W1996) unlock an additional $10,000 from a generous WVU Drumline alum. Your donations to this challenge will help support our WVU Drumline now and for many years to come!
Completed
$10,000
Jerry McGonigle’s Curtain Call Challenge
Beloved theatre professor Jerry McGonigle is retiring in June after 35 years with the WVU School of Theatre and Dance. For Jerry’s final curtain call, when we reach $10,000 in donations supporting theatre scholarships (3Z1170), a $10,000 gift from a generous theatre alum will be released!
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
$10,000
Jerry McGonigle’s Curtain Call Challenge
It's time for the curtain call! Help us honor Jerry with an additional 25 gifts to the Bell Scholarship (3Z1170), our donor will add an additional $5000 for theater scholarships!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$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!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
4-H Camp MarMac Challenge
The first 50 donors to make a gift to the 4-H Camp Mar-Mac Fund will unlock a $10,000 gift from an anonymous donor. Support 4-H programs at Camp Mar-Mac and help us unlock this challenge!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
WVU Tech Construction Management Challenge
The first 25 gifts of any size to the WVU Tech Construction Management Scholarship (2S718) or the WVU Tech LCNCOES General (2W644) fund will unlock a $10,000 gift to support the future for the Construction Management Students.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$19,000
Honors College Visiting Committee and Dean’s Challenge
To celebrate the Honors College’s 19th anniversary of becoming a College, the 25th gift of $100 or more will unlock an $19,000 gift from the Honors College Visiting Committee and Dean Ken Blemings 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
Completed
$10,000
Mineral County 4-H Challenge
The first 25 gifts made to the Keller Mineral County 4-H Endowment (3V826) on Day of Giving will unlock a $10,000 donation from a very generous donor. Help the Mineral County 4-H meet this challenge by making your donation today
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Telling the Full Story: Women Making History Challenge
Your gifts will unlock a special challenge supporting growth of the Judith Gold Stitzel WV Feminist Activist & Women's History Fund. The first $10,000 in gifts on Day of Giving will unlock an additional $10,000 at WVU Libraries to help secure the place of women’s history in the story of West Virginia.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
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 2,795
2 $17,500 College of Creative Arts and Media 1,429
3 $15,000 WVU Athletics 1,215
4 $12,500 Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 1,063
5 $10,000 Chambers College of Business & Economics 627
Ended
Success!
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 17). The top three participating groups that receive the most shares of the video from their page from March 17 through the end of the day on March 25 will win additional funding. 1st ($500) – Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute | 2nd ($500) – Honors College
Completed
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WVU Gear Photo Challenge
On social, post a picture of yourself and/or your kid(s) 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: WELLWVU ($625) Winner #2: WVU Baseball ($625) Winner #3: WVU Honors College ($625)
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WVU Pet Photo Challenge
On social, share a picture of your pet(s) 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: Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education & Resource Center (WVU Davis College) $625 Winner #2: WVU Campus Recreation ($625) Winner #3: First-Generation Initiatives ($625)
Completed
$18,000
Student Fellowship Challenge
35 gifts to the Student Fellowship fund will unlock a gift of $18,000 to provide career relevant paid employment opportunities to students in the Chambers College. These paid positions, averaging $10,000 a year, provide students the opportunity to gain resume-worthy experience in support the College, the community and our partners while also helping to offset the cost of living in Morgantown, removing that cost barrier to retention for our students.
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
School of Medicine Challenge
The first 40 gifts to any School of Medicine fund unlocks $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 chance to unlock a total of $100,000 in support to STEPS.
160 / 160 Gifts
Completed
$8,000
Martinelli Scholarship Challenge
A group of loyal WVU Reed School of Media and Communications alumni recently established a scholarship in honor of Diana Martinelli’s 20 years of service and leadership. Twenty gifts to the Dr. Diana Martinelli Resilient Leaders Scholarship will unlock additional funding for the scholarship to support future leaders in media and communications.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
WVU Eye Institute Resident Education & Training Space Challenge
The first 20 gifts to the WVU Eye Institute Resident Education Fund (2W251) will unlock a $10,000 gift to support Resident Education and the Resident's Wet Lab Training Space in the new WVU Eye Institute Building.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$100,000
Purpose2Action Challenge
The first 50 gifts to the Lee and Rosemary Fisher Lifting Central West Virginia Fund (3V1244) will unlock a $100,000 gift from the Fisher family! This transformational initiative empowers WVU students to drive real change in Braxton County and surrounding communities, addressing critical needs through hands-on service and community engagement. Be a part of history—help us launch the first-of-its-kind Purpose2Action Fund with the WVU Center for Community Engagement today!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Challenge
The first 125 gifts made on WVU Day of Giving to the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will unlock a $25,000 gift from a member of the Foundation Board of Directors. Your support provides important opportunities to advance world-leading research, deliver unparalleled care, and serve patients in West Virginia, Appalachia, and across America.
125 / 125 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Most Alumni Gifts Challenge
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 - College of Creative Arts and Media ($3,000) 2nd place - 4-H Youth Development ($2,000) 3rd place - WVU Athletics ($1,000)
Completed
Success!
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 - WVU Athletics ($2,000) 3rd place - Rosenbaum Family House ($1,000)
Completed
Success!
Most Young Alumni Gifts
Calling alumni from the classes of 2014-2024! 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 & Economics ($3,000) 2nd place - 4-H Youth Development ($2,000) 3rd place TIE - Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ($500) 3rd place TIE - WVU Center for Community Engagement ($500)
Completed
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 Boone County WVU Alumni Association Scholarship $33,750.00
2 Grand Strand Alumni Chapter Scholarship $10,110.00
3 WVU Alumni Fort Myers Chapter Scholarship $7,250.00
4 Charlotte Chapter of the WVU Alumni Association Scholarship $5,200.00
5 WVU Alumni Charlotte Chapter Mountaineer Proud Scholarship $5,000.00
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Leaderboard
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 150
2 $2,000 Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 123
3 $1,000 Chambers College of Business & Economics 24
4 WVU Athletics 17
5 WV Clinical & Translational Science Institute 11
Ended
Success!
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 - 4-H Youth Development ($2,000) 3rd place - WVU Medicine Children's ($1,000)
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Leaderboard
Most Gifts Challenge IV
Let’s keep it up! 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 226
2 $2,000 Honors College 198
3 $1,000 Eberly College of Arts and Sciences 190
4 College of Law 104
5 WVU Athletics 72
Ended
Success!
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 - Rosenbaum Family House ($3,500) 2nd place - WVU Athletics ($2,500)
Completed
Leaderboard
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 255
2 $2,000 College of Creative Arts and Media 126
3 $1,000 Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 101
4 WVU Athletics 75
5 WVU Alumni Association 43
Ended
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 $23,973,030.15
2 $27,500 Eberly College of Arts and Sciences $5,487,148.66
3 $25,000 College of Creative Arts and Media $4,077,741.73
4 $22,500 Chambers College of Business & Economics $1,948,066.43
5 $20,000 WVU Athletics $1,476,847.66
Ended
$10,000
Finance Department Experiential Learning Challenge
45 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-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 for undergraduate students in the Finance Department.
45 / 45 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
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.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Rosenbaum Family House - Hilda's 100th Challenge
The first 100 gifts to the Rosenbaum Family House will unlock a $10,000 gift from the Jones Family. Help the Jones Family honor their mother and grandmother on her birthday with your gift. Let's go above and go beyond to celebrate Hilda's 100th birthday!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$100,000
Bob Powell Pharmacy Challenge
The 75 Gifts to the any fund at the School of Pharmacy will unlock $100,000 gift from a generous donor!
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Nicholas County Camp Fund Challenge
The first 50 gifts made to the Nicholas County Camp Fund (2W2001) on Day of Giving will unlock a $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor. Help Nicholas County meet this challenge by making your donation today!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Dean Stephen Pachuta Dentistry Challenge
In appreciation of donor support and the important role you play in making a difference for the School of Dentistry, the first 50 gifts of $100 or more to any dentistry fund on WVU Day of Giving will unlock a $10,000 donation from Dr. Stephen Pachuta, alumnus and dean, for the School of Dentistry General Scholarship Fund.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Pocahontas County 4-H Challenge
100 gifts of $20 or more to the Pocahontas County 4-H Camp Fund will unlock a $10,000 gift from a generous donor!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Eberly College Visiting Committee Challenge
The first 50 gifts to the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences Greatest Needs (2U051) will unlock an additional $10,000 in funding from the Eberly College Visiting Committee!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$50,000
Pride Practice Field and 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 a dedicated fan of the band. Construction is underway on the field, on the Evansdale Campus, 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
Completed
$10,000
Jerry McGonigle’s Curtain Call Challenge
"Wow - we reached our goal, but good news! Once 25 more gifts are received for the Bell Scholarship (3Z1170), our generous theatre donor has promised an additional $10,000!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Geography Student Experience Fund
Help our geography/sustainability studies students gain valuable experiences beyond the classroom! When 15 donors make their gift to the J. Eric Culp & Linda S. Culp Geography Student Experiences Fund (2W2014) a gift of $10,000 from Eric & Linda Culp will be unlocked.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Eberly College: History Department Chair's Operations Fund
The first 25 gifts to the History Department Chair's Operations Fund will unlock an additional $10,000 in funds from Maj. William "Wes" Shinego!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Camp Frame 4-H Challenge
Give to 4-H Camp Frame during WVU Day of Giving. Once we have received $10,000, a gift of $10,000 will be unlocked, thanks to Berkeley and Jefferson County 4-H Foundations! Give today and double your impact for 4-H youth at Camp Frame!
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
$10,000
Golden Bear Alumni Association Challenge
Make a gift to help support the Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association as they work to change the lives of students on the campus at WVU Tech. The first 40 gifts to the WVU Tech Golden Bear Alumni Association Fund (2W580) or the WVU Tech: President's Office Fund (2U196) will unlock a $10,000 gift for WVU Tech.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
School of Public Health Scholarship Participation Challenge
The first 30 gifts made to any fund at the School of Public Health will unlock a $10,000 gift provided by Dr. Joseph Golden, MD & Dr. Margaret A. Burkhardt PhD, RN.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Nursing Scholarship Challenge
Unlock a $25,000 scholarship by donating to Fund 2S623- Nursing Unrestricted Scholarship! Once we reach 50 gifts in our Unrestricted Scholarship Fund, we unlock a $25,000 memorial scholarship!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
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 Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 234
2 $2,000 WVU Extension 150
3 $1,000 Student Life and Organizations 126
4 College of Law 125
5 College of Creative Arts and Media 111
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Leaderboard
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 Tennis 321
2 $3,000 Wrestling 221
3 $2,000 Women's Soccer 103
4 Women's Basketball 60
5 Football 58
Ended
Success!
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 17 and March 25 to receive an extra $500 for the unit tagged. Winner: Honors College
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‘I Gave’ Challenge
After donating, tell others about your gift on social media using #WVUDayofGiving and #IGave. We will choose some of the most creative or inspiring posts to receive additional funding for the units tagged. To be eligible, users must make sure their privacy settings for the post are set to public. Winner #1: WVU Campus Recreation ($625) Winner #2: WVU Reed School of Media and Communications ($312.50) and WVU Chambers College ($312.50) Winner #3: West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute ($625)
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Success!
“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 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 College of Creative Arts and Media ($625) Winner #2: WVU Student Life and Organizations ($625) Winner #3: WVU Carruth Center ($625)
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Participating Groups
Additional Areas Of Support 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 Critical Care and Trauma Institute Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Engage WVU Giving Circle Fairmont Medical Center First-Generation Initiatives Health Sciences Research and Graduate Education 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 Uniontown Hospital - Labor and Delivery Wheeling Hospital Women's Leadership Initiative WV Clinical & Translational Science Institute WV Council of International Programs WVU Accessibility Services WVU Alumni Association WVU Athletics WVU Cancer Institute WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities WVU Dance Team WVU Department of Orthopaedics WVU Extension WVU Eye Institute WVU Global Affairs WVU Heart & Vascular Institute WVU HSC Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program WVU Libraries WVU Medicine Children's WVU Medicine Grateful Patients, Families & Friends WVU Potomac State College WVU Staff Council WVU Sustainable Landscapes Committee WVU Tech WVU Upward Bound
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Rank State Gifts
1 WV 6562
2 PA 674
3 SC 258
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