COMETS GIVING DAYS 2026 has ended!
COMETS GIVING DAYS 2026
COMETS GIVING DAYS 2026 has ended!
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Grow with Us: Comets Giving Days 2026
Our 1,969 minutes of giving have wrapped up, but in the spirit of our 10th anniversary, we're keeping the donation page open until 11:59 p.m. this Sunday. If you didn’t get a chance to participate, there’s still time to make an impact! Please note that leaderboards and challenges may not be available during this extension.
Thank you to everyone in the Comet community for your generosity and support. Together, we’re growing a stronger UT Dallas!
#COMETogetherUTD
Participating Groups
Academic Departments and Programs
Alumni Initiatives
Athletics
Bass School of Arts, Humanities and Technology
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Centers
Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences
Employee Led Initiatives
Interdisciplinary Studies
Jindal School of Management
Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Natural Science and Mathematics
Student Affairs
Student Organizations and Clubs
Student Support
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Public and Nonprofit Management Program Match
Dr. Holly Hull Miori MPA'18, PhD'21 and Michael Miori will match all gifts, up to $250 total, for the Public and Nonprofit Management program."
$250 MATCHED
Completed
Grow the Future Finale
The groups that reach the top of this leaderboard will receive an additional $500, $300 and $200 in bonus funds! All groups are eligible and all donors count from 5-6:49 p.m.!
| Rank | Prize | Group | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Indian Students Association | 24 |
| 2 | $300 | Comet Robotics | 20 |
| 3 | $200 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 15 |
| 4 | Comet Cupboard | 14 | |
| 5 | Jindal School of Management | 13 | |
| 6 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 9 | |
| 7 | Economic, Political and Policy Sciences | 6 | |
| 8 | experimenta.l. | 6 | |
| 9 | Undergraduate Success Scholars | 5 | |
| 10 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 4 | |
| 11 | Academic Bridge Program | 4 | |
| 12 | Dallas Formula Racing | 4 | |
| 13 | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 4 | |
| 14 | Student Emergency Financial Assistance Program | 4 | |
| 15 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 4 |
Ended
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Grow with Us Match
All $26 gifts given on April 7-8 by UT Dallas alumni will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,600!
$2,600 MATCHED
Completed
Schools Leaderboard
For every school on this leaderboard that reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $250 will be allocated towards a student support fund or student organization or initiative. Percentage increase is based on the 2025 Schools Leaderboard Bonus.
| Rank | School | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interdisciplinary Studies | +6.67% |
16
goal: 15
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| 2 | Bass School of Arts, Humanities and Technology | +2.22% |
184
goal: 180
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| 3 | Natural Science and Mathematics | -24.00% |
76
goal: 100
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| 4 | Behavioral and Brain Sciences | -34.00% |
132
goal: 200
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| 5 | Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science | -48.25% |
207
goal: 400
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| 6 | Jindal School of Management | -73.00% |
54
goal: 200
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| 7 | Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences | -74.00% |
26
goal: 100
|
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Student Affairs Leaderboard
For every group on this leaderboard that reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our Student Affairs teams!
| Rank | Department | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Needs Resource Center | +7.69% |
28
goal: 26
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| 2 | Fraternity & Sorority Life | -50.00% |
13
goal: 26
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| 3 | UREC Club Sports | -84.62% |
4
goal: 26
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| 4 | Military and Veteran Center | -84.62% |
4
goal: 26
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| 5 | Center for Students in Recovery | -88.46% |
3
goal: 26
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| 6 | Student Counseling Center | -88.46% |
3
goal: 26
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| 7 | Student Volunteerism | -92.31% |
2
goal: 26
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| 8 | Student Wellness Center | -92.31% |
2
goal: 26
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Centers Leaderboard Bonus
For every group on this leaderboard that reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our various centers across campus!
| Rank | Center | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | +30.00% |
65
goal: 50
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| 2 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | -10.00% |
45
goal: 50
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| 3 | Center for BrainHealth | -20.00% |
40
goal: 50
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| 4 | Basic Needs Resource Center | -44.00% |
28
goal: 50
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| 5 | International Center | -52.00% |
24
goal: 50
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| 6 | Center for Children and Families | -58.00% |
21
goal: 50
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| 7 | Center for Translation Studies | -80.00% |
10
goal: 50
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| 8 | Center for Vital Longevity | -86.00% |
7
goal: 50
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| 9 | Military and Veteran Center | -92.00% |
4
goal: 50
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| 10 | Center for Students in Recovery | -94.00% |
3
goal: 50
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| 11 | Student Counseling Center | -94.00% |
3
goal: 50
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| 12 | Center for Asian Studies | -96.00% |
2
goal: 50
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| 13 | Center for Values | -96.00% |
2
goal: 50
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| 14 | Teacher Development Center | -96.00% |
2
goal: 50
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| 15 | Student Wellness Center | -96.00% |
2
goal: 50
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Ended
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UT Dallas Employee Match
THIS JUST IN: Missed our Faculty/Staff Power Hours? It's back by popular demand. If you're a faculty or staff member, make your gift ($5-26) on April 8 and have it matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,600!
$2,481 MATCHED
Ended
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Baseball Alumni Match
Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts given by alums to support UTD Baseball will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000!
Completed
2
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Men's Basketball Alumni Match
Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts given by alums to Men's Basketball will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,000!
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Softball Match
Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts given to the UTD Softball team will be matched dollar for dollar up to $500!
$500 MATCHED
Completed
Ackerman Center Challenge
In celebration of the Ackerman Center’s 40th anniversary, the 40th gift to the Ackerman Center will unlock a $10,000 gift from the director of the Ackerman Center.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
Bass School Leaderboard: Day 2
On April 8, the three funds within the Bass School that receive the most unique donors by the end of Comets Giving Days will receive extra bonus funds!
| Rank | Prize | Bass Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 37 |
| 2 | $600 | experimenta.l Lab | 12 |
| 3 | $400 | Dean's Fund (Greatest Need) | 11 |
| 4 | Language and Literature | 6 | |
| 5 | Center for Translation Studies | 5 | |
| 6 | Bass Emergency Scholarships | 5 | |
| 7 | Bass Undergraduate Student Support | 3 | |
| 8 | Center for Asian Studies | 2 | |
| 9 | Guitar Program | 2 | |
| 10 | Music | 2 | |
| 11 | Bass OPT Resources | 2 | |
| 12 | MoGraph Lab | 2 | |
| 13 | Bass Graduate Studies Student Support | 2 | |
| 14 | Student Ambassadors | 1 | |
| 15 | LabSynthE | 1 |
Ended
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences Fellowships Match
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, all gifts given to the BBS fellowships fund on Comets Giving Days will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500!
Completed
2
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences Undergraduate Scholarship Fund Match
Bonnie and F. Kelly Dougherty will match all gifts, up to $2,500 total, made to the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences undergraduate scholarship fund.
Completed
2
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Hobson Wildenthal Honors College Match
Martha and Russell Hooker will match all gifts, up to $300, for the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College.
$300 MATCHED
Completed
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Bruce August Jr. Fund Match
Thanks to longtime friend and fellow alum Desmond Blair BA'07, MFA'09, all gifts given to the Bruce August Jr. Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $3,200. Join us in growing this fund in honor of forever Comet, Bruce August Jr. BS'07, employee, alum and friend!
Completed
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Capital One First-Gen Match
Thanks to a generous match from Capital One, all gifts given to first-generation student programming will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000!
Completed
Callier Challenge
A generous donor gave $500 to encourage the community to participate on Comets Giving Days! When 30 gifts are made to the Callier Center, $500 will be unlocked. Make a gift today and give access to Callier patients today and beyond!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
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Center for BrainHealth Match
Dr. Will Green and Mrs. Dianne Green will match all gifts, up to $2,000 total, for the Center for BrainHealth.
Completed
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Comet Cupboard Match
Thanks to the generous support from V&B Philanthropy, all gifts given to the Comet Cupboard will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000!
Completed
Jindal School Challenge
Thanks to the generous support from Gaurav Shekhar MS'16, PhD'24, an additional $25,000 will be unlocked for a Jindal School scholarship when 200 donors support the school on Comets Giving Days!
Completed
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Center for Children and Families Match
Thanks to alumna Sylvia Allgaier MS'77, all gifts to the Center for Children and Families will be matched up to $2,000.
Completed
EPPS Challenge
When EPPS receives 30 gifts, the School will receive an additional $25,000 from Gaurav Shekher, MS’16, PhD’24.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
Grow After Dark Leaderboard
The groups that reach the top of this leaderboard will receive an additional $500, $300 and $200 in bonus funds! All groups are eligible and all donors count from 8pm - 2am!
| Rank | Prize | Group | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 83 |
| 2 | $300 | Indian Students Association | 83 |
| 3 | $200 | Dallas Formula Racing | 37 |
| 4 | Comet Robotics | 36 | |
| 5 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 9 | |
| 6 | Dhunki A Cappella | 8 | |
| 7 | Jindal School of Management | 5 | |
| 8 | Alumni Association | 5 | |
| 9 | Fraternity & Sorority Life | 5 | |
| 10 | Athletics | 4 | |
| 11 | Bioengineering | 3 | |
| 12 | Fund for UT Dallas (Area of Greatest Need) | 3 | |
| 13 | UTD Biomedical Engineering Society | 3 | |
| 14 | Comet Cupboard | 3 | |
| 15 | Wind Energy Club | 3 |
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Grow with Us Challenge
Rediscover your roots! When 100 alumni choose to support any area of UT Dallas on April 7-8, an additional $1,000 will be given to UT Dallas’ Comet Cupboard!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Student Org Leaderboard Bonus
For every student organization on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our student organizations across campus!
| Rank | Organization | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Students Association | +130.77% |
60
goal: 26
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| 2 | Dallas Formula Racing | +46.15% |
38
goal: 26
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| 3 | Dhunki A Cappella | +38.46% |
36
goal: 26
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| 4 | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | +34.62% |
35
goal: 26
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| 5 | Comet Robotics | +15.38% |
30
goal: 26
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| 6 | UTD SIT | -23.08% |
20
goal: 26
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| 7 | UTD Biomedical Engineering Society | -50.00% |
13
goal: 26
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| 8 | Wind Energy Club | -80.77% |
5
goal: 26
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| 9 | RoboSub | -84.62% |
4
goal: 26
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| 10 | UTDserv | -88.46% |
3
goal: 26
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| 11 | Baking Club | -88.46% |
3
goal: 26
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| 12 | Student Ambassadors | -92.31% |
2
goal: 26
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| 13 | Delta Zeta | -92.31% |
2
goal: 26
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| 14 | University Emergency Medical Response | -92.31% |
2
goal: 26
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| 15 | Accessible Prosthetics Initiative (API) | -92.31% |
2
goal: 26
|
Ended
Fraternity and Sorority Leaderboard Bonus
The fraternity or sorority that reaches the top of this leaderboard will get $100 to fund a project, party or initiative! Greek Life, now is your time to light up the leaderboard!
| Rank | Prize | Greek Org | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100 | Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority | 7 |
| 2 | Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority | 4 | |
| 3 | Delta Zeta Sorority | 2 | |
| 4 | Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority | 0 | |
| 5 | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc | 0 | |
| 6 | Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority | 0 | |
| 7 | Alpha Lambda Mu Fraternity | 0 | |
| 8 | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity | 0 | |
| 9 | Beta Chi Theta Fraternity | 0 | |
| 10 | Chi Phi Fraternity | 0 | |
| 11 | Delta Delta Delta Sorority | 0 | |
| 12 | Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity | 0 | |
| 13 | Delta Kappa Delta Sorority | 0 | |
| 14 | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority | 0 | |
| 15 | Delta Tau Delta Fraternity | 0 |
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Athletics Leaderboard Bonus
The competition should always be you against you. Let's help our teams improve their best year of Comets Giving Days! For every team that reaches their individual unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given to that sport.
| Rank | Team | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men's Golf | 0.00% |
9
goal: 9
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| 2 | Men's Basketball | -11.76% |
15
goal: 17
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| 3 | Women's Cross Country | -44.44% |
5
goal: 9
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| 4 | Volleyball | -46.67% |
8
goal: 15
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| 5 | Men's Soccer | -51.43% |
17
goal: 35
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| 6 | Women's Basketball | -71.43% |
2
goal: 7
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| 7 | Softball | -76.00% |
6
goal: 25
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| 8 | Men's Track and Field | -81.25% |
3
goal: 16
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| 9 | Women's Golf | -83.33% |
1
goal: 6
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| 10 | Strength and Conditioning | -88.46% |
3
goal: 26
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| 11 | Baseball | -93.02% |
3
goal: 43
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| 12 | Men's Cross Country | -94.44% |
1
goal: 18
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| 13 | Women's Track and Field | -94.44% |
1
goal: 18
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| 14 | Women's Soccer | -96.97% |
1
goal: 33
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| 15 | Men's Tennis | -100.00% |
0
goal: 8
|
Ended
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Faculty and Staff Workday Power Hours
On April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all faculty and staff gifts of $5-$26 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,600. Plant your seed of support and watch your impact double!
$2,313 MATCHED
Ended
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Golf Match
Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts given to the UTD Golf team will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,000!
Completed
2
Match
Men's Soccer Alumni Match
Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts given by alums to Men's Soccer will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Wind Energy Club Match
An anonymous alumni will match all gifts given on April 7-8 to the UT Dallas Wind Energy Club dollar for dollar, up to $2,000!
Completed
Bass School Leaderboard: Day 1
On April 7, the three funds within the Bass School that receive the greatest number of gifts on Day 1 will receive extra bonus funds!
| Rank | Prize | Bass Fund | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 33 |
| 2 | $600 | Dean's Fund (Greatest Need) | 14 |
| 3 | $400 | Language and Literature | 11 |
| 4 | Bass Undergraduate Student Support | 8 | |
| 5 | experimenta.l Lab | 7 | |
| 6 | Center for Translation Studies | 5 | |
| 7 | History | 3 | |
| 8 | Bass OPT Resources | 2 | |
| 9 | Bass Emergency Scholarships | 2 | |
| 10 | Sculpture and Printmaking | 1 | |
| 11 | Media Arts and Design | 1 | |
| 12 | 3D Studio | 1 | |
| 13 | Choir and Chamber Music | 1 | |
| 14 | Center for Values in Medicine, Science, and Technology | 1 | |
| 15 | Animation and Games | 1 |
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International Center Match
Thanks to Friends of the International Center, gifts of $25 or more to the International Center will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $250.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
2
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BBS Undergraduate Scholarship Match
Dr. Will Green and Mrs. Dianne Green will match all gifts, up to $2,000 total, for the undergraduate scholarship fund in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
Completed
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BBS Match
Thanks to a generous BBS supporter, all gifts given to the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences on Comets Giving Days will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500!
Completed
Visual and Performing Arts Challenge
When 50 gifts are given to the Bass School's Visual and Performing Arts, an additional $5,000 will unlock thanks to the generous support from Julie Madriguera and Christina Madriguera.
Completed
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Bruce August Jr. Fund Match
Thanks to the generous support of friend and fellow alum Dr. Michelle Buggs BS'06, all gifts given to the Bruce August Jr. Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $400!
$400 MATCHED
Completed
Callier Staff Challenge
An anonymous donor generously gave $100 to encourage UT Dallas staff to support the Callier Center. When 10 UT Dallas staff give to the Callier Center, $100 will be unlocked.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
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Center for Children and Families Match
Thanks to the generous support from the CCF Advisory Council, all gifts given to CCF on Comets Giving Days will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Center for Vital Longevity Match
All gifts to the Center for Vital Longevity will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,500, thanks to the generous support from the CVL Advisory Board.
Completed
Jindal School Challenge
Thanks to the generous support from Dan and Kathy D. Sessa, an additional $25,000 will be unlocked for a student scholarship when 100 donors support the Jindal School on Comets Giving Days!
Completed
Academic Department and Programs Leaderboard Bonus
For every group on this leaderboard that reaches their goal, an additional $100 will be given to that department or program!
| Rank | Department | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Cupboard | +5.00% |
105
goal: 100
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| 2 | International Center | -7.69% |
24
goal: 26
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| 3 | Undergraduate Success Scholars | -23.08% |
20
goal: 26
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| 4 | Graduate Student Emergency Fund | -53.85% |
12
goal: 26
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| 5 | First-Generation Student Programs | -53.85% |
12
goal: 26
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| 6 | Academic Bridge Program | -65.38% |
9
goal: 26
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| 7 | Crow Museum of Asian Art | -84.62% |
4
goal: 26
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| 8 | Collegium V | Hobson Wildenthal Honors College | -84.62% |
4
goal: 26
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| 9 | Chess Team | -88.46% |
3
goal: 26
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| 10 | McDermott Scholars and Fellows Programs | -88.46% |
3
goal: 26
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| 11 | Freshman Mentor Program | -88.46% |
3
goal: 26
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| 12 | Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | -92.31% |
2
goal: 26
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| 13 | Office of Sustainability | -96.15% |
1
goal: 26
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| 14 | Eugene McDermott Library | -96.15% |
1
goal: 26
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| 15 | Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History | -100.00% |
0
goal: 26
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Ended
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$100 Gift Match
All $100 gifts given on April 7-8 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000!
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
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| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX | 1579 |
| 2 | CA | 31 |
| 3 | FL | 26 |
| Rank | Region | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1754 |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 4 |
| 3 | India | 3 |