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.
βΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Day of Giving is … about providing our students an attainable, high-quality education; emboldening the countryβs leading researchers to innovate and revolutionize; and challenging what we know today to explore what weβll discover tomorrow.ββ 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»΄«Γ½βs Rowing Club, Collegiate Cyber Defense Team and Presidentβs Leadership Council

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

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.