Georgia State Day 2025 has ended!
Georgia State Day 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
Events
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
Past Events
Alumni Rush Hour Challenge
If 150 alumni give to any area of the university during 5-7 p.m. on April 2, then the Alumni Board will give $1,500.
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
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College of Arts & Sciences Fund Challenge
College of Arts & Sciences Board of Visitors member Tom Gehl will match dollar for dollar each donation made to the College of Arts & Sciences Fund up to $1,500 to support student initiatives, faculty research, and innovative academic programs that enhance learning and engagement across the college.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
Emeriti Association Challenge
The Emeriti Association Coordinating Board is challenging all Emeriti to give back and support the university. If 50 Emeriti give on Georgia State Day, a $10,700 gift from the Emeriti board will be unlocked.
Completed
Fund Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received
Top funds with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
| Rank | Fund Designation | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University-Wide Scholarship | 129 |
| 2 | Emergency Assistance Fund | 80 |
| 3 | The Food Pantry at GSU | 76 |
| 4 | GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program | 62 |
| 5 | Panthers Immersion Program | 58 |
| 6 | Panther Retention Grant | 51 |
| 7 | Panther Athletic Club | 48 |
| 8 | GSU Fund for the Andrew Young School | 42 |
| 9 | Perimeter College Fund | 41 |
| 10 | GSU Fund for Arts and Sciences | 40 |
| 11 | Fund for Institute for Biomedical Sciences | 35 |
| 12 | Student Success and Enrollment - Bar Prep & Career Services | 31 |
| 13 | Anthropology Department | 29 |
| 14 | GSU Fund for Business | 28 |
| 15 | Georgia State University Fund | 28 |
Ended
2
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Kenneth England Professorship in Southern Literature Challenge
Carl Jackson, Tom Kenney, and Rick Tumlin will match every dollar up to $2,000 given to the Kenneth England Professorship in Southern Literature. Take the road less traveled. It makes all the difference.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
Mock Trial Team Challenge
A gift of $2,000 to the College of Arts & Sciences Mock Trial team will be unlocked when 10 gifts to the mock trial team of any size are made!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
University Advancement Engagement Challenge
Vice President of University Advancement, Cheryl Harrelson, will match $25 per UA staff member who makes a gift on Georgia State Day, up to $2,250.
Completed
University-Wide Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received
College, school, unit or program with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
| Rank | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Success Programs | $187,782.83 |
| 2 | Georgia State Athletics | $150,670.04 |
| 3 | J. Mack Robinson College of Business | $143,164.50 |
| 4 | Perimeter College | $77,505.00 |
| 5 | College of Arts and Sciences | $69,784.84 |
| 6 | School of Public Health | $65,940.75 |
| 7 | College of Law | $60,316.00 |
| 8 | The Graduate School | $41,175.50 |
| 9 | Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | $35,769.48 |
| 10 | Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions | $16,805.25 |
| 11 | Honors College | $15,638.33 |
| 12 | College of the Arts | $14,696.75 |
| 13 | College of Education & Human Development | $13,987.50 |
| 14 | University Library | $8,288.58 |
| 15 | Institute for Biomedical Sciences | $6,695.50 |
Ended
Anthropology Department Challenge
When 50 gifts have been made to any of the Anthropology Department funds, a $5,000 gift from a generous Anthropology Alum will be unlocked.
Completed
Communication Chair Challenge
Department Chair Dr. Jaye Atkinson pledges to give $1,500 to funds in the Department of Communication when 35 gifts have been made to any fund in Communication.
Completed
2
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Friends of RCALL Challenge
Donations to the Center for Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy will unlock a $1 for $1 match of $1,500 from Friends of RCALL.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
Fund Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received
Top funds with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
| Rank | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University-Wide Scholarship | $130,777.50 |
| 2 | GSU Fund for Business | $38,851.00 |
| 3 | School of Public Health | $27,900.75 |
| 4 | WPN Public Interest Scholarship | $27,675.00 |
| 5 | Emergency Assistance Fund | $22,931.75 |
| 6 | Panther Athletic Club | $22,710.04 |
| 7 | GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program | $14,066.00 |
| 8 | Lucille Adams Scholarship in Africana Studies | $11,820.00 |
| 9 | Panther Retention Grant | $11,585.33 |
| 10 | J. Mack Robinson College of Business Scholarship Fund | $11,155.00 |
| 11 | Intercollegiate Athletics | $10,950.00 |
| 12 | Panthers Immersion Program | $8,900.00 |
| 13 | School of Accountancy Scholarship Fund | $7,680.00 |
| 14 | Anthropology Department | $7,150.00 |
| 15 | The Food Pantry at GSU | $6,851.50 |
Ended
Gerontology Institute Challenge
In gratitude for the best students, faculty and community partners of the Gerontology Institute at GSU, Dr. Jennifer Craft Morgan will give $1,500 to the Gerontology Institute when 25 gifts are given to any fund in the Gerontology Institute.
Completed
2
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Kickoff Challenge from the Board of Trustees
Thanks to you, we started Georgia State Day strong! In the first hour, we received $46,500, so a $46,500 gift from the GSU Foundation Trustees was unlocked.
Completed
Power Hour Challenge
If 100 donors give to any area of their choice during the lunch hour on Day 2 of Georgia State Day, a $1,500 gift will be unlocked.
Completed
University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received
College, school, unit or program with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Success Programs | 435 |
| 2 | College of Arts and Sciences | 373 |
| 3 | J. Mack Robinson College of Business | 256 |
| 4 | Georgia State Athletics | 176 |
| 5 | Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | 174 |
| 6 | Perimeter College | 111 |
| 7 | College of the Arts | 104 |
| 8 | College of Law | 86 |
| 9 | Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions | 69 |
| 10 | College of Education & Human Development | 66 |
| 11 | School of Public Health | 58 |
| 12 | University Library | 46 |
| 13 | Honors College | 40 |
| 14 | Institute for Biomedical Sciences | 36 |
| 15 | The Graduate School | 34 |
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