$ 831,292 raised 2,221 gifts
Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History has raised $ 26 from 1 gifts!
Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History

Who we are:

 The first art history research institute founded in the digital age, the O’Donnell Institute explores in particular the intersection between the visual arts and the sciences and technology.

What we're fundraising for:

A gift of any amount will support the Edith O’Donnell Institute’s rich and diverse research and academic programs, especially in funding student research and bringing visiting scholars to campus, as well as our innovative collaborations with partner institutions.

Our impact

Your generous investment impacts current and future generations of art scholars, enabling the O’Donnell Institute to compete with world-class research groups in new and exciting areas of cultural data science and digital art history.

$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
Ended
$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
Completed
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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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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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Leaderboard
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
2 International Center -7.69% 24
goal: 26
3 Undergraduate Success Scholars -23.08% 20
goal: 26
4 Graduate Student Emergency Fund -53.85% 12
goal: 26
5 First-Generation Student Programs -53.85% 12
goal: 26
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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
Ended
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Match
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
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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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 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
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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