SHSU Giving Day 2026 has ended!
SHSU Giving Day 2026
College of Science and Engineering Technology
SHSU Giving Day 2026 has ended!
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If you would like to issue a match or challenge to your fellow Bearkats on Giving Day, contact givingtoshsu@shsu.edu.
Past Events
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!
20 / 20 Gifts
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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!
| 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.
| 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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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!
10 / 10 Gifts
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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 |
| 6 | Alumni Association | 49 |
| 7 | Sam Houston Memorial Museum | 42 |
| 8 | College of Health Sciences | 36 |
| 9 | SHSU Food Pantry | 31 |
| 10 | College of Criminal Justice | 28 |
| 11 | College of Humanities and Social Sciences | 23 |
| 12 | Former Foster Youth | 20 |
| 13 | College of Arts & Media | 17 |
| 14 | Senior Class Legacy | 16 |
| 15 | LEAP Center | 11 |
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