$ 831,292 raised 2,221 gifts
Behavioral and Brain Sciences has raised $ 63,892 from 189 gifts!

The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences brings together innovative research, student training, and community outreach in a climate that fosters collaboration and learning.

The school’s mission is to study the biology and psychology of thought and language, development and aging, pain, social interaction and perception in healthy adults and children in both healthy adults and children and in those with illness or atypical development. Through this work, we aim to enhance the health, education, and quality of life of adults and children, their families and their communities. This is accomplished with fundamental investigation of brain and behavior, and applied research in remediation and compensation, including the use of advanced technology.

Please consider making a gift in support of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and/or one of its many centers.


$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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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
2
Match
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
$500
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
2
Match
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
2
Match
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
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
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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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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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
$100
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
2
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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
2
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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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