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$ 1,355,205 raised 1,438 gifts
Student Success Programs has raised $ 152,682 from 235 gifts!
Student Success Programs

In 2024, tuition, fees and state support covered less than two-thirds of the actual cost of college.

This means most Panthers rely on programs fueled by donor generosity to stay enrolled and moving forward. Each semester, 80% of all GSU students report some level of unmet financial need.  Donors help close financial gaps by supporting Student Success efforts. 

It's hard to dream big and achieve when you're hungry, struggling or financially insecure. Give Panthers a hand by supporting one of these programs and you'll give help them seize opportunities that build bright futures. 

GIVE RELIEF. SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS.

FUNDING PRIORITIES:

STUDENT SUCCESS FUND

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND

PANTHER RETENTION GRANTS

Two words: “Wow!” & “Thanks!” — Georgia State Day 2026
Apr 24, 2026

YOU DID IT!

On Georgia State Day 2026, the university asked you to give in support of GSU student opportunity. You answered…and answered in a big, BIG, record-setting way! 


Your generous giving helped power Georgia State to a new giving day record — $1.35 million! This topped our previous Georgia State Day high, set just last year. 


Georgia State has tremendous momentum, and your support on Georgia State Day 2026 has given the university and its students another BIG boost. You and your fellow donors have provided Panthers with vital resources that will open doors to discovery, choices, and rewarding futures. That’s impact! 


On behalf of the university and its students, thank you for investing in Panther futures.  You deserve a BIG hand! 



Your Gift Helps GSU Students Dream Big!
Apr 22, 2026

Thank you for powering us to a BIG Georgia State Day 2026! 

We are still working on final numbers but have raised $1.3 million so far... and we're still counting! You've provided Panthers with incredible support and have fueled opportunities that can transform their lives. Stay tuned for final tally and take pride in the difference you've made.   

GO PANTHERS!

View final results at www.thestateday.gsu.edu  

2
Match
Books 4 Panthers Challenge
Provost Parsons-Pollard will match $1 for $1 up to $1,500 for every gift made to the Books 4 Panthers fund, a scholarship to support students in getting the books they need for their studies.
Completed
2
Match
Emergency Assistance Fund Challenge
A generous donor will match all donations to the Emergency Assistance Fund $1 for $1, up to $5,000. Emergency Assistance Funds are strategically designed to cover essential expenses such as food, housing, and technology, ensuring students can continue their studies without undue financial stress.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$20,000
First-Time Gift Challenge
If 350 new donors make their first gift to any area, the GSU Foundation Board will contribute $20,000 to the Student Success Fund.
Completed
Leaderboard
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 Intercollegiate Athletics $100,975.26
2 Women's Philanthropy Network Fund $51,220.00
3 TReNDS - Translational Research in Neuroimaging & Data Science $45,000.00
4 University-Wide Scholarship $43,182.08
5 GSU Fund for Business $37,030.00
Ended
$9,000
Panther Retention Grant Challenge
When 50 gifts have been made to Panther Retention Grants, microgrants that help students achieve degree completion, a $9,000 challenge gift will be unlocked.
Completed
$30,000
Presidents Society Match
The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $30,000 for the first 30 donors who give $1,000+, qualifying them for Presidents Society.
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$3,000
Student Success Staff Challenge
SVP for Student Success Allison Calhoun-Brown and VP for Student Engagement Michael Sanseviro will make a gift of $3,000 if 100 gifts are made by Student Success staff members to any area at the university.
Completed
Leaderboard
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 College of Arts and Sciences 281
2 Student Success Programs 235
3 Georgia State Athletics 198
4 J. Mack Robinson College of Business 169
5 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies 149
Ended
Leaderboard
University-Wide Support Top Dollars
The amount raised for each university-wide fund and Student Success funds.
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Women's Philanthropy Network Fund $51,220.00
2 TReNDS - Translational Research in Neuroimaging & Data Science $45,000.00
3 University-Wide Scholarship $43,132.08
4 Georgia State University Fund $27,898.00
5 Panther Retention Grant $14,870.26
Ended
$25,000
Young Alumni Challenge
If 250 young alumni (class of 2015-2025) give to any initiative, the GSU Foundation Board will contribute $25,000 to the Student Success Fund.
Completed
3
Match
Collegiate Recovery Community Challenge
A generous alum will match $2 for every $1 to the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) fund. Your gift will directly impact a student’s success by providing educational resources regarding substance abuse, programming funds, recovery meetings support, and scholarships to students participating in the CRC.
Completed
$25,000
Faculty and Staff Challenge
The GSU Foundation Board will give $25,000 to the Georgia State University Fund if 1,000 GSU employees make a gift to any fund.
Completed
Leaderboard
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 Intercollegiate Athletics 60
2 The Food Pantry at GSU 51
3 GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program 49
4 Emergency Assistance Fund 49
5 GSU Fund for the Andrew Young School 37
Ended
Leaderboard
Golden Panthers Leaderboard
Join fellow Golden Panthers to support any area of the university that you're passionate about - leave a legacy your class can be proud of. Let's see which class year has the highest participation!
What's your graduation year?
Rank Answer Donors
1 1975 11
2 1974 11
3 1973 7
4 1976 6
Ended
$1,000
Panther's Pantry Challenge
When 25 donors make a gift to support Panther's Pantry, a leadership gift will be unlocked. Our pantry locations distribute food, hygiene and additional supplies to the Georgia State community to alleviate stress associated with short-term food insecurity in order to effectively reduce hunger and support educational success.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Scholarship Support Challenge
The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $25,000 for gifts to University-Wide Scholarships.
Completed
$25,000
Students Helping Students Challenge
If 150 current students make a gift to any fund, the GSU Foundation Board will make a $25,000 gift in support of the Emergency Assistance Fund.
Completed
Leaderboard
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 Perimeter College $258,125.00
2 Georgia State Athletics $156,784.03
3 Student Success Programs $152,682.16
4 School of Public Health $150,655.00
5 J. Mack Robinson College of Business $130,250.26
Ended
Leaderboard
University-Wide Support Top Gifts
The number of gifts made to each university-wide fund and Student Success fund.
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 The Food Pantry at GSU 49
2 Emergency Assistance Fund 43
3 University-Wide Scholarship 31
4 Panther Retention Grant 31
5 Georgia State University Fund 20
Ended
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