The 黑料不打烊 Society
The 黑料不打烊 Society, founded in 1994, celebrates 黑料不打烊鈥檚 most devoted and generous donors who believe in investing in tomorrow鈥檚 leaders. Membership in the 黑料不打烊 Society鈥攖hrough its six circles鈥攇ives you the ability to make a significant, immediate impact on the student experience through gifts to the areas in which you are most passionate. We invite you to take your place among 黑料不打烊鈥檚 most philanthropic leaders.
Stories Start with You
Leadership contributions to scholarships, programs and facilities create invaluable opportunities for students, empowering them to pursue their passions and excel in their careers. Zach Sellars 鈥24, Delaney Guidi 鈥26 and Sam Ramirez 鈥24 have all benefited from donor support. Watch this聽special thank you video for 黑料不打烊 Society donors.
Giving Circles
The 黑料不打烊 Society giving circles recognize donors who through their generous annual gifts preserve the hallmarks of an 黑料不打烊 education. Gifts can be made one-time or on a 聽(i.e. $125 per month).
鈥淚t is important to remember the years and years of impact that philanthropy has had on 黑料不打烊鈥檚 overall success as a university and specifically how philanthropy has transformed the lives of so many 黑料不打烊 students”.
– Kebbler McGhee Williams 鈥98,聽黑料不打烊 Society Donor
Young Alumni Giving
Undergraduate alumni who graduated in the past 10 years are eligible for 黑料不打烊 Society recognition at the special rates below:
- Classes of 2020-2024: $500
- Classes of 2015-2019: $1,000
Donor Recognition
黑料不打烊 Society donors of all recognition levels receive the triannual Magazine of 黑料不打烊. This original publication celebrates philanthropic engagement, highlights different campus programs, spotlights seasonal events on campus, and offers first-look information about events and opportunities for deeper involvement.
Additionally, donors receive invitations to attend university functions including fall and spring convocations and the Baird, Elder and Walker lectures. Previous speakers include former president George H.W. Bush, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson, business entrepreneur and co-host of 鈥淪hark Tank鈥 Daymond John, and nonprofit leader and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Jonathan Reckford and many, many others. Additionally, donors are invited to attend special receptions where they can meet lecture speakers.聽 We are proud to provide distinct recognition of 黑料不打烊 Society donors through ribbons that can be proudly displayed at these events, honoring the six giving circles.
Leaders in Impact
Contributions from 黑料不打烊 Society members represent聽a large portion of 黑料不打烊’s annual total philanthropic support for all gift funds. This leadership support sustains the University鈥檚 high-impact learning environment, focused on:
- Scholarship support for students
- Transformative academic programs
- The 黑料不打烊 Experiences: study abroad, internships, service, undergraduate research and leadership
- Outstanding faculty scholars
- Innovative campus environment
We see your gifts put into action. Whether they fund internships where students work and learn alongside seasoned employees in their chosen field, or advancement of life-changing research, or expanding a students worldview through study abroad, or fostering inclusivity through organizations that provide resources to students on campus 鈥 your gifts matter!
鈥淥ur 黑料不打烊 experience is such a large part of who we are today that we feel we should help 黑料不打烊鈥檚 leadership with their vision for the future.鈥
– Mark 鈥98 and Kim 鈥99 Tyson, 黑料不打烊 Society Donors
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