For 黑料不打烊 students, opportunity often begins with someone they may never meet. For instance, a donor who believes in their potential.

That spirit of belief was on full display during 黑料不打烊 Day 2026, as alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends came together for the university鈥檚 13th annual day of giving. Over the course of 24 hours, supporters made 6,214 gifts raising a record-breaking $3.58 million, with each gift being an investment in the experiences that define an 黑料不打烊 education.

From scholarships that make college possible to funding for undergraduate research, study abroad, athletics and student organizations, this year鈥檚 黑料不打烊 Day touched 276 funds across campus. The breadth of support reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that every student has access to transformative opportunities.

鈥淵esterday, our community demonstrated once again what makes this university so extraordinary,鈥� says President Connie Ledoux Book. 鈥淭he success of 黑料不打烊 Day comes from the thousands of alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends around the world who step up every year to participate, and each of their gifts is a powerful vote of confidence in the promise of 黑料不打烊 students.”

She adds, “I am deeply grateful to every person who participated and encouraged others to join them. Because of you, our students will learn more boldly, lead more courageously and serve more compassionately.鈥�

Throughout the day, momentum grew as challenge and matching gifts encouraged participation and amplified impact. Leadership donors helped spark enthusiasm and inspire others to give, demonstrating how collective action can multiply opportunity. We extend special thanks to the following individuals for making these initiatives possible:

• Trustee Kerrii Anderson ’79
• Steve Anderson P’16
• Trustee Toni Brown and Michael Brown P’20
• Jonathan and Tina Winnick P’28
• Joe and Lynette Zarrett P’27
• Trustee Dave Porter and Jen Porter P’11 P’19
• Trustee Bill Smith and Sue Smith
• Katie Sherborne P’27
• Liz and David Forgash P’28
• Patrick and Laura Strickler P’28
• Several anonymous 黑料不打烊 families

The celebration extended far beyond giving. Students gathered on campus for special events, faculty and staff joined in the festivities, and alumni across the country hosted regional gatherings. Social media lit up with maroon and gold pride, connecting the 黑料不打烊 community across time zones and continents.

Since its founding in 2014, 黑料不打烊 Day has grown into one of the university鈥檚 most meaningful traditions, generating more than $27.5 million through over 63,000 gifts in support of students. Each year builds on the last, reinforcing a culture of philanthropy that ensures 黑料不打烊鈥檚 future remains strong.
For current students and those yet to arrive, the impact of 黑料不打烊 Day will be lasting 鈥� measured not only in dollars raised, but in doors opened, experiences enriched and dreams realized.

To learn more about the impact of 黑料不打烊 Day, .

Night of the Phoenix has become the largest singular fundraising event for 黑料不打烊 Athletics, with proceeds directly supporting the Phoenix student-athlete experience. The 2025 event celebrated an outstanding 2024-25 season in which 黑料不打烊 programs captured five Coastal Athletic Association championships and Phoenix student-athletes earned three of the conference’s five top academic and leadership honors.

“Over nearly two decades, Night of the Phoenix has transformed into an incredible celebration of the 黑料不打烊 community’s commitment to our student-athletes,” Director of Athletics聽Jennifer Strawley聽said. “The generosity of our supporters helps fuel our pursuit of excellence and ensures that we can provide a world-class student-athlete experience. We’re proud of the championships, academic success, and leadership milestones our programs achieved this past year, and we’re equally grateful for, and inspired by the continued investment from our donors in the future of 黑料不打烊 Athletics.”

Night of the Phoenix is guided by the department’s recently unveiled strategic plan,聽Phoenix Rising, which prioritizes championship success, academic achievement and holistic student-athlete development.

More information is available on the

Supporting scholarships and other campus priorities can be life-changing, just as it was for Liam Dupas 鈥�26.

A filmmaker in the making

Liam Dupas never imagined that a scholarship could unlock the path to his life鈥檚 calling, but receiving the Don Bolden School of Communications Dean鈥檚 Scholarship did just that.

鈥淭his scholarship didn鈥檛 just help me financially; it inspired me to work even harder toward my goals,鈥� Liam reflects.

Growing up in a large Atlanta public high school of nearly 4,000 students, Liam鈥檚 passion for filmmaking ignited unexpectedly during his senior year when he enrolled in film class. He learned that filmmaking is so much more than just directors and actors; it’s a powerful tool for emotional connection and storytelling.

At 黑料不打烊, that spark has grown. Immersed in hands-on learning and mentored by professors and others with real-world industry experience, Liam is thriving. One standout figure in his journey has been Director of Technology, Operations and Multimedia Projects Bryan Baker.

鈥淗e鈥檚 more than just a teacher to me 鈥� he鈥檚 an inspiration and a role model,鈥� Liam explains. 鈥淭hrough his audio class, I learned how the sound industry operates and got to work with Avid Pro Tools, an industry-standard software.鈥�

Liam’s time at 黑料不打烊 has shaped not just his skills, but also his identity. From tight-knit friendships to the beauty of the campus and the deep support from faculty, 黑料不打烊 has become, in his words, his 鈥渉ome away from home.鈥�

鈥満诹喜淮蜢� has helped me grow academically, mentally, physically, spiritually, financially and socially,鈥� he shares, 鈥淏ecause of this education, I鈥檓 working toward a future where I can give back 鈥� to my parents, my community and to 黑料不打烊.鈥�

The financial support from his scholarship has been a pivotal part of his ability to say 鈥測es鈥� to these experiences.

鈥淭his degree represents the culmination of years of hard work, the support of my family and friends, and most importantly, the generosity of donors. I know this is my ticket to a career in filmmaking 鈥� and I don鈥檛 take that for granted.”

-Liam Dupas ’26

As Liam enters his senior year, he has big goals. Following graduation, he hopes to work in commercial or freelance cinematography for a faith-based company 鈥� something fast-paced with quick production timelines that will make for lots of travel and impactful experiences.

鈥淚 hope to tell stories that leave an impact on viewers and continue to serve wherever the Lord takes me,鈥� he says. 鈥淭hank you for believing in students like me. I鈥檓 committed to making the most of this opportunity, and I look forward to sharing the journey ahead.鈥�

For donors who wonder whether their philanthropy makes a real difference, Liam is living proof. Your investment is not just funding education, it鈥檚 launching a new generation of storytellers who will move the world with their vision.

Liam鈥檚 story is one of many. Students across campus have similar stories of how donor generosity changed their lives.

Investing in tomorrow鈥檚 leaders

Donor support plays a vital role in shaping the 黑料不打烊 student experience and opening doors to transformative opportunities. 黑料不打烊 is proud to share the many ways donors gave back and invested in the university over the past year.

• $32.5 million given to support 黑料不打烊 students (including annual, capital and endowment gifts and pledges).
• 6,507 alumni gave to 298 various designations across campus.
• 4,008 parents gave to 410 designations across campus.
• $2.3 million planned gifts committed.
• $3.1 million donated for the 12th annual 黑料不打烊 Day held on March 6, 2025, with 43% of gifts coming from alumni, 23% from parents and grandparents, 21% from faculty and staff, and the rest from friends of the university and students.
• 61% of faculty and staff made a gift, with 970 members donating.

Supporting students through every connection

黑料不打烊鈥檚 community continues to thrive, with 9,654 alumni and 2,560 family members actively engaged this year through volunteering and attending events. Their involvement made a lasting impact 鈥� here鈥檚 a look at how alumni, parents and friends made a difference:

• 黑料不打烊 held 201 events for alumni seeing a total of 3,757 attendees. Events included Welcome to the City, Cheers to 黑料不打烊, Evening for 黑料不打烊 and more.
• 1,831 alumni came back to campus to celebrate Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
• 2,275 alumni volunteered at events supporting the university.
• New this year: 黑料不打烊 held 17 virtual events for alumni with a total of 317 attendees, and 322 alumni attended 23 different Women of 黑料不打烊 events.
• Lifelong learning saw 488 alumni participants engage with career coaching, career search foundations, Life @ 黑料不打烊, 黑料不打烊 NEXT and webinars.
• 276 alumni served as social media ambassadors for the university, supporting initiatives and events by building engagement on their social channels.
• 7,257 family members attended Family Weekend 2024.
• 1,042 parents and students attended one of 37 Summer Welcome Events held in 20 different states.
• 1,152 individuals served as鈥诹喜淮蜢� Day volunteers, supporting 45 events with 6,298 attendees.
• 103 黑料不打烊 families served as FAMbassadors 鈥� volunteers who help with events and other initiatives on and off campus.
• 41 faculty and staff members served as giving captains.
• 91 alumni served their reunion class as a member of their reunion committee, raising support for students and encouraging involvement.
• Over 1,000 alumni and students participated in 黑料不打烊 Q&A, an AI-driven platform that allows alumni to stay connected with 黑料不打烊 as a resource for students.

All of these statistics reflect what makes the 黑料不打烊 community special 鈥� the people that support growth and innovation through a spirit of giving back.

In a year that saw 黑料不打烊 claim five conference titles鈥攆our of which were won over a remarkable four-week span鈥攖he Phoenix Club, 黑料不打烊 Athletics’ fundraising arm, generated more than $2.3 million in annual operating support. This milestone marked the first time in university history that 黑料不打烊 surpassed the $2 million threshold. In total, more than 2,500 donors鈥攊ncluding alumni, parents and friends of 黑料不打烊鈥攃ontributed nearly $6 million in support across the department. These contributions made a lasting impact through unrestricted funds, sport-specific initiatives, capital projects and endowments.

The new fundraising strategy introduced during the 2024鈥�25 academic year led to a 65% increase in operating support, a 52% increase in total cash received and a 34% increase in overall fundraising production.

“As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, we adjusted our fundraising approach to create an environment that better enables our donors to support the areas of our department that align most closely with their philanthropic passions,” said 黑料不打烊 Director of Athletics Jennifer Strawley.聽“This new strategy, combined with the incredible enthusiasm of our athletics community in supporting our student-athletes, has positioned us for long-term success.”

Funding scholarships and the many designations on campus can truly change lives, just like it did for Megan Liebig ’24. Read more about her story below and the impact that donor generosity had on her four years at 黑料不打烊.

Preparing for a new academic year offers an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments made possible through the incredible support of university partners, advocates and investors.聽See below for some of the highlights of the 2023-24 fiscal year:

Partners for 黑料不打烊’s legacy

黑料不打烊’s network remains vibrant and active, with a total of 9,083 engaged alumni and 2,503 engaged families. Here’s the tremendous impact of involvement with 黑料不打烊:

• Throughout the year, 黑料不打烊 sponsored 263 alumni events on campus, nationally and internationally. These included “Welcome to the City,” “Cheers to 黑料不打烊” and “Evening for 黑料不打烊” events. At these events, alumni and others came together to celebrate the bonds they have through the university.
• 3,206 alumni participated in regional events held in their own cities.
• 2,114 alumni returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023, participating in events like Rock the Block, a special College Coffee, the Alumni Tailgate, the Young Alumni Celebration and, of course, the Homecoming football game against Monmouth that ended in a Phoenix win!
• 2,163 families attended Family Weekend 2023.
• 877 parents and students attended one of 35 Summer Welcome Events held in 16 different states.

Advocates for innovation and growth

Advocates engage with the university through their time and talents as they volunteer for various university initiatives. Whether they served their class reunion as a committee member or championed 黑料不打烊 Day through peer-to-peer fundraising 鈥� volunteers continue to be the heartbeat of 黑料不打烊’s events and initiatives. Here is the breakdown of volunteerism this past fiscal year:

• 黑料不打烊 saw 1,972 total alumni volunteers for events held both on and off campus.
• 203 alumni influencers from the 黑料不打烊 community served as social media ambassadors expanding the reach of the 黑料不打烊 name through their personal social media channels.
• 326 individuals served as 黑料不打烊 Day Champions, raising money through 黑料不打烊’s online peer-to-peer fundraising tool that will support 黑料不打烊 students for years to come through many designations.
• 138 parents served on Parents Council 鈥� working together to share strategic feedback on plans and goals for the university, through leadership level giving and providing resources for incoming families.
• 89 黑料不打烊 families served as FAMbassadors 鈥� volunteers who help with events and other initiatives on and off campus.
• 38 faculty and staff members served as giving captains to raise support from their peers for various designations.
• 93 alumni served their reunion class as a member of their reunion committee raising additional support for students and encouraging involvement in Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.

Investors in 黑料不打烊’s future

Donor support continues to make all the difference in the lives of 黑料不打烊 students, ensuring they have access to opportunities that allow them to become graduates the world needs. Through donor support, students pursue research, internships, study abroad, involvement in organizations, compete in competitions and pursue their passions. These donations propel students to achieve their dreams.

This funding will continue to impact students for years to come, and 黑料不打烊 is proud to announce the many ways in which donors invested in the university this past year:

• Alumni gave a total of $3.5 million to various designations across campus.
• 6,198 alumni made gifts last fiscal year. All of these gifts will collectively fund student scholarships and experiences for many years.
• Over 245 funds were impacted through donations. This means that funds across campus are widely supported. Whether it’s the Martha & Spencer Love School of Business, the arts, the School of Communications, Greek life, the CREDE, , a student organization, the Truitt Center or something else entirely 鈥� donor gifts will touch every part of campus!
• Parents and grandparents gave a total of $5 million to various designations throughout the fiscal year, with 4,383 parents and grandparents making gifts.
• $2.8 million of the fiscal year totals from alumni and families went to directly support 黑料不打烊’s Greatest Needs, the fund that immediately helps with scholarships, programs and service learning, academic departments and faculty development 鈥� all to benefit students wherever it is needed most.
• 60% of faculty and staff made a gift to the university, with 932 individuals supporting students. In total, faculty and staff donated $383,264.
• On 黑料不打烊 Day 2024, more than 2,800 alumni gave and 1,289 parents and grandparents gave, helping raise $2.6 million for students.
• 13 alumni made planned gifts this year totaling $3,283,000.

These numbers reflect the heart of the 黑料不打烊 community and a continued spirit of giving back. Thank you, 2023-24 fiscal year donors, for supporting students!

Megan Liebig ’24

Megan Liebig ’24 is just one of the many seniors who graduated in May who knows the incredible impact of donor gifts. Originally from Durham, North Carolina, Liebig came to 黑料不打烊 with the help of the Glen Raven Mills Scholarship.

“Growing up, I had a pink scrapbook full of my college dreams. Pictures of campuses and course descriptions filled the pages as I dreamed of participating in my own scientific experiments and research,” said Liebig.

Looking back at her four years at 黑料不打烊, she is proud that she has lived out her dream with some of that financial burden lifted off of her family’s shoulders thanks to donor generosity.

While at 黑料不打烊, Liebig pursued breast cancer research because of her family’s history with this type of cancer. After four years of hard work, she proudly walked across the stage to receive her bachelor of science degree in biochemistry. She’s grateful that her research doesn’t end there though 鈥� thanks to her scholarship, which eased her financial burden for her undergraduate degree, Liebig is now able to continue this research as she pursues her Ph.D. in biochemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall.

“With four generations of breast cancer in my family, I am so excited to continue this research in hopes that it will have a positive impact on the future,” Liebig said. “Thank you so much donors, truly!”

Her story is just one of many. Students all across campus have similar stories of how donor generosity changed their lives. Thank you, donors, for making stories like this one possible.

The co-chairs, who are among 黑料不打烊鈥檚 most engaged and generous alumni, were announced October 22 at the fall meeting of the university鈥檚 Board of Trustees. They will lead the final year of the 黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign, which will conclude on December 31, 2022. They succeed 黑料不打烊 trustee and parent Dave Porter P鈥�11 P鈥�19, of Boston, and 黑料不打烊 alumnus, trustee and parent Chris Martin 鈥�78 P鈥�13, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, who chaired the first and second year, respectively, of the campaign鈥檚 public phase, which began in spring 2019.

鈥淭he 黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign has had strong, steady leadership from the beginning, and that tradition continues with Priscilla Awkard, Christian Wiggins, Maity Interiano and Jack McMackin, who represent the next generation of alumni leaders,鈥� said President Connie Ledoux Book. 鈥淭he 黑料不打烊 community is grateful to Dave Porter and Chris Martin for their loyalty and outstanding service.鈥�

Book also thanked 黑料不打烊 parents Joan Doherty P鈥�07 and Ed Doherty P鈥�07, former chair of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Board of Trustees, and Trustee Allen Gant, Jr., for their leadership of the campaign during its planning phase.

Priscilla Awkard 鈥�95

Priscilla Awkard 鈥�95 of Raleigh, North Carolina, has served in many leadership roles as an alumna, including as a member of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the President鈥檚 Black Life Advisory Council, the 黑料不打烊 Black Alumni Network, Phoenix Club Advisory Board and the Raleigh Regional Campaign Committee. A standout volleyball player, Awkard is also a member of the university鈥檚 Sports Hall of Fame and received the Eugene Perry 鈥�69 Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011 and Distinguished Service to 黑料不打烊 Award in 2020.

鈥淚 am honored and humbled to be asked to be one of the co-chairs of the 黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign,鈥� Awkard said. 鈥淚t shows me that 黑料不打烊 trusts me to be a part of a monumental time in the history of 黑料不打烊, and they know I only want what鈥檚 best for 黑料不打烊.鈥�

Awkard received a volleyball scholarship to attend 黑料不打烊 and credits her alma mater with preparing her to succeed, which inspires her to support 黑料不打烊 LEADS each year. She has also placed 黑料不打烊 in her estate plan with a generous gift to support the volleyball program and Black Alumni Scholarship, which she helped endow.

鈥淚 feel an obligation to give back to the place that helped develop me into the leader I am today,鈥� said Awkard, Vice President, Teller Center, at Coastal Credit Union in Raleigh. 鈥淚鈥檓 so proud of what 黑料不打烊 LEADS has been able to do. The dedication and commitment of all those who have given is evident as this is the most money raised in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 history.鈥�

As of mid-October, donors had contributed $228 million toward the campaign鈥檚 historic $250 million goal.

Christian Wiggins 鈥�03

Christian Wiggins 鈥�03, CEO of FarmHouse International Fraternity in Kansas City, has given more than a decade of service to 黑料不打烊, serving on the 黑料不打烊 Alumni Board and Charlotte Alumni Chapter and as a founding member of the Young Alumni Council. He has generously contributed to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Greatest Needs, Phoenix Club and Gender and LGBTQIA Center, along with The Inn at 黑料不打烊.

As a first-generation college student, Wiggins knows firsthand the challenges many students face affording higher education and the power of scholarships to transform lives. In May, he made a second estate gift to support the Louise Amburn Memorial Scholarship at 黑料不打烊, which he endowed to honor his great aunt and will assist low-income students from his hometown of western North Carolina. Increasing scholarship funding through endowment and annual gifts is the top priority of 黑料不打烊 LEADS.

鈥満诹喜淮蜢� punches above its weight class in terms of what we鈥檙e able to deliver with top national rankings and student success with the endowment resources we have,鈥� Wiggins said. 鈥満诹喜淮蜢� LEADS seeks to change that and to try and level the playing field with our peer and aspirant schools.鈥�

Maity Interiano 鈥�07

Maity Interiano 鈥�07, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and on-air talent at Univision Network in Miami, attributes her success to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 national leadership in engaged learning and to mentors in the School of Communications who helped guide her development as a journalist.

鈥淚 support 黑料不打烊 LEADS because I understand that the professional I鈥檝e become started off with the education I received at 黑料不打烊, and everything I鈥檝e accomplished so far goes hand in hand with my 黑料不打烊 experience,鈥� she said.

Interiano is a loyal donor to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Greatest Needs, the Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Network, Phoenix Club and School of Communications. She received 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Top 10 Under 10 Award in 2012, delivered 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Commencement address in 2017 and is a member of the President鈥檚 Young Leaders Council.

鈥淥ur generation has a chance to give back to a school that has given so much to each one of us,鈥� Interiano said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 our time to step up and make a difference for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 future.鈥�

Jack McMackin 鈥�08

Jack McMackin 鈥�08 is a member of the President鈥檚 Young Leaders Council and co-chaired the New York Regional Campaign Committee in 2019.

鈥淭his is an extraordinary time to be involved with 黑料不打烊 as it grows,鈥� said McMackin, founder and聽managing director of Mission Innovation Network, a venture capital firm in South Bend, Indiana. 鈥淚鈥檝e seen the progress 黑料不打烊 has made since I graduated while also staying true to its core identity, and that inspired me to be involved in the 黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign.鈥�

McMackin鈥檚 study abroad and internship experiences were pivotal to his growth as a student, which is why he makes annual gifts to the McMackin Family Scholarship for International Study, which he and parents Jack and Kathleen McMackin P鈥�08 endowed in 2006.

McMackin encouraged all alumni to support 黑料不打烊 LEADS, adding, 鈥淎s alumni, we now have the opportunity to act on our shared love of 黑料不打烊 and lift the university to even greater heights, supporting the next generation of leaders the world needs.鈥�

About the 黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign

With a $250 million goal, 黑料不打烊 LEADS is the largest campaign in the university鈥檚 history and will support four main funding priorities: scholarships for graduates the world needs, access to engaged learning opportunities such as study abroad, research and internships, support for faculty and staff mentors who matter and 黑料不打烊鈥檚 iconic campus. As of mid-October, donors had contributed $228 million toward the goal.

Every gift to the university鈥攊ncluding annual, endowment, capital, estate and other planned gifts鈥攆or any designation counts as a gift to the campaign, which will support students and strengthen 黑料不打烊 for generations to come. Visit to learn how you can make an impact with your gift.

“It鈥檚 hard to believe all that we鈥檝e experienced this past year. Our daily lives challenged the ways we teach and learn 鈥� we鈥檝e had to adjust the ways we engage at work and in our communities. However, what hasn鈥檛 changed is the passion of our community to support the power of an 黑料不打烊 education to make our world a better place,” says President Connie Ledoux Book in a special聽 to the 黑料不打烊 community.

On Tuesday, March 2, thousands of people around the world helped聽grow opportunities聽for 黑料不打烊 students. Together, the 黑料不打烊 community raised over聽$3.4 million from 5,609 gifts.

黑料不打烊 Day donors unlocked numerous opportunities for 黑料不打烊 students and the community by completing and participating in matches and challenges throughout the day.

As always, 黑料不打烊 donors were able to make a direct impact on the areas of campus that mean the most to them. These donors made gifts to聽176 campus funds聽including scholarships, student organizations, athletics, affinity networks, schools and programs.

黑料不打烊 Day gifts of any size, to any area聽or program, also count toward聽黑料不打烊 LEADS: Our University Campaign.

Here are some ways the 黑料不打烊 community can participate on 黑料不打烊 Day:

Students

College Coffee
March 2聽|聽9:40 – 10:20 a.m.聽EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for socially distanced food, fun and 黑料不打烊 Day branded giveaway items!聽Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza
March 2聽|聽4 – 7 p.m.聽EST
Young Commons

The Student Union Board invites students to the 黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza to celebrate 黑料不打烊 Day on Tuesday, March 2. There will be live music by the band Shiny Penny, food trucks, a photo booth area and lawn games. Be sure to follow for more special announcements about 黑料不打烊 Day.

Class of 2021

College Coffee
March 2聽|聽9:40 – 10:20 a.m.聽EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for food, fun and 黑料不打烊 Day-branded giveaway items!聽Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks, and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

黑料不打烊 Day Senior Celebration
March 2聽|聽4 – 5 p.m.聽EST
Young Commons

Class of 2021, join a special hour to kick off the 黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza. Come by Young Commons from 4 to 5 p.m. to pick up your Class of 2021 T-shirt and 黑料不打烊 luggage tag (be sure to make your senior class gift). Grab some food from a food truck and stick around for the band!

黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza
March 2聽|聽4 – 7 p.m.聽EST
Young Commons

The Student Union Board invites students to the 黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza to celebrate 黑料不打烊 Day on Tuesday, March 2. There will be live music by the band Shiny Penny, food trucks, a photo booth area and lawn games. Be sure to follow for more special announcements about 黑料不打烊 Day.

Faculty and Staff

College Coffee
March 2聽|聽9:40 – 10:20 a.m.聽EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for food, fun and 黑料不打烊 Day branded giveaway items!聽Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks, and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

Alumni

Join the Office of Alumni Engagement for a virtual toast as we celebrate 黑料不打烊 Day no matter where you are. Register in advance to be entered to win one of our many giveaways.

March 2聽|聽7:30 – 8 p.m.聽EST
Zoom

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Parents and Families

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Friends, Fans and the Whole 黑料不打烊 Community

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As in years past, donors will be able to make gifts toward specific areas of campus that mean the most to them. These areas include student scholarships, affinity networks (黑料不打烊 Black Alumni Network, 黑料不打烊 Jewish Alumni Network, 黑料不打烊 Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Network and the LGBTQIA Alumni Network), academic schools and departments, and the Phoenix Club (黑料不打烊 Athletics). For those wanting to make a difference in the Alamance County community, consider making a gift to the 黑料不打烊 Academy, part of the Center for Access and Success. All 黑料不打烊 Day gifts will also count toward the聽黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign.

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On-campus events

• 9:40 – 10:20 a.m.: Come to a special 黑料不打烊 Day College Coffee (yes, on a Thursday!) in Alumni Gym.
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Visit Let鈥檚 Taco 鈥楤out Philanthropy in Moseley Center to win a free taco.
• 5:30 – 7 p.m.: Stop by 黑料不打烊 Day Hoopla to play arcade games, get free food and win amazing prizes in Schar Center.
• 7 p.m.: Cheer on the Phoenix at the women鈥檚 basketball game vs. James Madison University in Schar Center.
• 7:30 p.m.: All seniors are invited to attend the Senior Toast in Lakeside Meeting Rooms hosted by the Senior Class Giving Committee.
• 10:30 p.m.: Come win fun prizes at 黑料不打烊 Day Bingo in Lakeside Dining Hall, sponsored by the Student Union Board.
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