DID YOU MISS GIVING DAY? YOU CAN STILL MAKE A GIFT HERE!
$ 564,374 raised 870 gifts
College of Science and Engineering Technology has raised $ 23,625 from 58 gifts!
College of Science and Engineering Technology
Powered by Students. Strengthened by You.

At the College of Science and Engineering Technology (COSET), students are at the heart of innovation. We offer spaces, mentorship, and opportunities, but it’s our students who make them meaningful. 

At COSET, students apply what they learn by cataloging specimens in the Natural History Collection, building skills at the STEM Center, doing research at PERL, exploring the night sky at the Dominey Observatory, and gaining hands-on experience at Gibbs Ranch. These activities help prepare them for in-demand careers. 

Every gift makes these experiences stronger. Your support bolsters these spaces and allows us to expand them for future Bearkats.

$12,000
Chuck Caughey Geosciences Challenge
Geologist Chuck Caughey has issued a special Giving Day challenge in support of future geoscientists at Sam Houston State University. Once 20 gifts are made to the Chuck Caughey Geoscience Scholarship Endowment, it will unlock a generous gift of $12,000 from Mr. Caughey. Every gift made directly to the Chuck Caughey Geoscience Scholarship Endowment helps students from community colleges transfer to SHSU and pursue their BS degree in geoscience. Make your gift today and help us make a lasting impact for future Bearkat geoscientists!
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Fraternity & Sorority Life Leaderboard
Calling all Fraternity & Sorority Life organizations—it's time to show your pride! On Giving Day 2026, the challenge is on to see which chapter can rally their members, alumni, and friends to raise the most support. Bragging rights (and serious campus glory) are on the line—let the friendliest competition begin!
Are you affiliated with Fraternity & Sorority Life?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 No 671
2 Alpha Kappa Alpha 28
3 Kappa Alpha Order 13
4 Alpha Tau Omega 13
5 Zeta Tau Alpha 12
6 Sigma Chi 10
7 Delta Tau Delta 9
8 Alpha Chi Omega 8
9 Kappa Sigma 6
10 Sigma Phi Epsilon 5
11 Alpha Phi Alpha 4
12 Sigma Gamma Rho 4
13 Alpha Omicron Pi 3
14 Alpha Delta Pi 3
15 Sigma Sigma Sigma 3
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Highest Participation by Decade Challenge
Which SHSU decade of graduates will make the most gifts on Giving Day? Make a gift now and spread the word to get your class decade to the top of the leaderboard.
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2016 - 2025 119
2 1996 - 2005 114
3 2006 - 2015 87
4 1976 - 1985 84
5 1986 - 1995 75
6 1966 - 1975 37
7 Current Student 29
8 1956 - 1965 6
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$5,000
Honoring Dr. Rick C. White by Empowering Impact in the Sciences
Dr. Janis White ’73, retired Professor for Human Sciences, is challenging Bearkats to join her in supporting the Rick C. White Study Abroad Scholarship in the Sciences. This scholarship was established in memory of Janis' husband Rick ’71 and ‘73, beloved professor of Chemistry and study abroad leader, to support Bearkats who are looking to make an impact in the sciences. Janis will make a $5,000 gift when 10 gifts are made to the scholarship. Let's max out this challenge on Giving Day 2026!
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Most Gifts Leaderboard
Which specific area on campus will receive the most gifts to support their larger philanthropic goals? Make a gift now to help your favorite area at Sam Houston State University get to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Participating Group Gifts
1 Athletics 262
2 College of Business Administration 147
3 Student Affairs 62
4 College of Science and Engineering Technology 58
5 College of Education 56
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Participating Groups
Alumni Association Annual Fund for Excellence Athletics Bearkat Emergency Fund Freshmen Scholarships Military Science (ROTC) Newton Gresham Library Sam Houston Memorial Museum Sam Houston University Foundation Senior Class Legacy SHSU Food Pantry Student Affairs College of Arts & Media College of Business Administration College of Criminal Justice College of Education College of Health Sciences College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Science and Engineering Technology Elliott T. Bowers Honors College
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