$ 564,374 raised 870 gifts
Elliott T. Bowers Honors College has raised $ 950 from 5 gifts!
Elliott T. Bowers Honors College

The Elliott T. Bowers Honors College benefits students in their academic journey both inside the classroom and in the professional world. Designed to attract highly motivated students, the Honors College community is an environment that encourages professional and intellectual development. In addition to offering opportunities for student-professor mentorship and academic growth, the Honors College promotes the university’s overall mission to uphold high academic standards and further community engagement. Graduating with Honors from Sam Houston State University ensures advantages for students in their post-college journey, whether that is starting in a professional career or entering graduate school.

Giving by alumni, parents, and friends offers dedicated support to the growth and success of the Honors College. No matter how large or small, your gift will directly impact the student experience by enriching the funding for teaching, programming, technology, research, and student engagement activities. Together, we can see how success unfolds for current and future Honors College students.

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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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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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