DID YOU MISS GIVING DAY? YOU CAN STILL MAKE A GIFT HERE!
$ 564,374 raised 870 gifts
Student Affairs has raised $ 11,522 from 62 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

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Bearkat Summer Camp Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Frank Parker, VP Emeritus of Student Affairs, is bringing some serious sparkle to summer by stepping up for future Bearkats. Frank will match every dollar—up to $1,000—to help send students to camp. Together, we can make sure more Bearkats get to pack their bags, grab their sunscreen, and dive into an unforgettable camp experience this summer. Ready to join the fun?
$1,000 MATCHED
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Fraternity and Sorority Life Dollar-for-Dollar Match
John ’75 and former SHSU President Dana Hoyt are inviting support for Fraternity and Sorority Life at SHSU. Contributions strengthen infrastructure, educational programming, and initiatives that enrich the experience and success of students involved in Fraternity & Sorority Life. Once donations reach $1,000, John and Dana will unlock an additional $1,000 gift in honor of Giving Day.
$1,000 MATCHED
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$1,000
Student Government Association Challenge
Dr. Dannie Moore, Vice President for Student Affairs, and his wife Renee, are championing the Student Government Association (SGA) with a special Giving Day challenge. When SGA reaches $1,000 in donations, Dr. Moore will unlock an additional $1,000 gift for Giving Day. Your support today helps empower student leadership!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
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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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$1,250
Bearkat Camp Challenge
Erica Bumpurs ’21, Asst. VP of Health & Wellbeing for Student Affairs, is stepping up to help future Bearkats—and she’s challenging us to join her. It takes $125 to send one freshman to Bearkat Camp, and for every student sponsored, Erica will match the gift for up to 10 students. Together, we can make sure more Bearkats get the chance to experience camp this summer.
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First-Generation Center Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Thanks to the generosity of Jeanine Bias ’98, AVP for Student Experience and Chief Retention Officer, every dollar donated to the First-Generation Center—up to $500—will be matched by Jeanine. Your gift directly supports the resources, programs, and guidance that help first-generation Bearkats thrive with confidence throughout their academic journey. Join us in uplifting our First-Gen students today.
$500 MATCHED
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SHSU Spirit Programs Dollar-for-Dollar Match
SHSU Spirit Programs are fired up and ready to roar with Bearkat pride on campus and everywhere we go! Thanks to the incredible generosity of Eric Knustrom ’96, a member of the first national championship co-ed cheerleading squad at SHSU, every single dollar given to Spirit Programs is being matched dollar-for-dollar up to $750. Let’s rally together, show what true Bearkats can do, and knock out this match in record time. Eat ’Em Up, Kats!
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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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