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Fueling the Future: Investing in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½

Knight Nation rallied together to make a record-breaking impact while celebrating all things Black & Gold.

A person holds a ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Day of Giving sign

On April 10 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Day of Giving brought Black & Gold together for a 24-hour celebration of Knight Nation. Over 4,800 donors gave more than 10,450 individual gifts, which will fuel student success, infuse technology across disciplines, drive world-changing research and elevate our athletics programs to new heights.

The event featured fun online challenges and in-person activities, including a pep rally in the Student Union. This annual observance continues to inspire and empower the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ community, proving that these collective efforts make an enormous impact.

β€œΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Day of Giving is … about providing our students an attainable, high-quality education; emboldening the country’s leading researchers to innovate and revolutionize; and challenging what we know today to explore what we’ll discover tomorrow.”— Rodney Grabowski, senior vice president for advancement and partnerships, and CEO of the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Foundation


$14.8 million
Raised β€” the highest amount yet and a 63% increase over last year
11,550+
Miles from ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ to Australia β€” the farthest distance a gift was made from
1,370+
Gifts were made to support student groups, such as ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½β€™s Rowing Club, Collegiate Cyber Defense Team and President’s Leadership Council

Alexander Cartwright poses for a photo with students wearing ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Day of Giving shirts

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ President Alexander N. Cartwright takes a photo with students during the power hour celebration.


A cheerleader holds another cheerleader in the air

Cheerleaders perform during the power hour event.


A student poses for a photo with Knightro.


ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Police Department therapy dog Luna was also present for the event.

Thank you, Knight Nation for your generosity on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Day of Giving.