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$ 564,374 raised 870 gifts
Alumni Association has raised $ 17,027 from 49 gifts!


Events

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

 If you would like to issue a match or challenge to your fellow Bearkats on Giving Day, contact givingtoshsu@shsu.edu.

Past Events

$250
SHSU Alumni Sisters of Pink & Green 1908 Challenge
Deirdre Holloway ’94, ’22, Eva Coleman ’94, Monica Guidry '84, '87, Criscilla Hensley ’91, Cheryl Williams ’86, and Danielle Woods-Jackson '89, are FIRED UP and calling on their incredible sorority sisters to show out for SHSU on Giving Day! When you give $19.08 or more in honor of the founding of the sisters in pink and green, these powerhouse alumni will amplify your impact in a big way. For every 10 gifts made by their sisters, Deirdre, Eva, Monica, Cris, Cheryl, and Danielle will unlock an additional $250, up to $1,000.
Completed
$1,961
SHSU 1961 Sigma Chi Challenge
Sigma Chi pride is firing up for SHSU Giving Day! Alumni brothers Jerry Stephenson ’78, Larry Larrison ’77, Jason Hammons ’99, and Shane Sklar ’99 are rallying together to spark a wave of support back to Sam Houston State. When you give $19.61 or more—honoring the year Sigma Chi was founded at SHSU—you’re not just donating… you’re helping unlock a $1,961 challenge gift from these dedicated brothers once 15 gifts roll in. Let’s make it happen and show what Bearkat Sigs can do!
Completed
Leaderboard
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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$500
A 21 for the 21st Flash Challenge
Be one of the first 21 donors to give $25 or more to Alumni Enrichment and unlock a $500 bonus gift thanks to the generosity of Alumni Association Board Member Ashley Greene ’97! Don’t wait — help us seize this challenge and fuel the future of the SHSU Alumni Association!
21 / 21 Donors
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Leaderboard
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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