$ 831,292 raised 2,221 gifts
Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies has raised $ 67,973 from 90 gifts!
Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies

 

The Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at UT Dallas is a distinguished and publicly engaged academic center dedicated to Holocaust, genocide and human rights studies. Within our dedicated facility, we provide an educational, engaging, and transformative experience for students who carry our mission — teaching the past, changing the future — into their careers as educators, professionals and leaders around the world. The Ackerman Center plays a vital role in addressing contemporary challenges to global justice and peace.

Your support helps us provide competitive fellowships and scholarships that attract the best and brightest students to UT Dallas. Every gift strengthens our ability to benefit our students and ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust remain a vital part of the global conversation.

$1,000
Rooted to the Finish Challenge
For every 100 donors that make their gift, regardless of affiliation, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked and split evenly to 2 random groups. Eligible groups must have at least 1 gift given during the 5-6:49 p.m. time frame.
100 / 100 Donors
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Leaderboard
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 Indian Students Association 83
2 $500 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 83
3 $200 Dallas Formula Racing 37
4 Comet Robotics 36
5 Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies 9
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$1,000
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
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Leaderboard
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
2 Callier Center for Communication Disorders -10.00% 45
goal: 50
3 Center for BrainHealth -20.00% 40
goal: 50
4 Basic Needs Resource Center -44.00% 28
goal: 50
5 International Center -52.00% 24
goal: 50
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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
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Leaderboard
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
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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
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Leaderboard
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
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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
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Leaderboard
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
2 Bass School of Arts, Humanities and Technology +2.22% 184
goal: 180
3 Natural Science and Mathematics -24.00% 76
goal: 100
4 Behavioral and Brain Sciences -34.00% 132
goal: 200
5 Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science -48.25% 207
goal: 400
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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
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$10,000
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
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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
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