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Student Success Programs
TACKLING EDUCATIONAL DISPARITIES WITH PROACTIVE SUPPORTS

Tuition, fees and state support cover less than two-thirds of the resources needed for college.

This means most Panthers rely on programs fueled by donor generosity to stay enrolled and moving forward. More than half of Georgia State students are Pell-eligible, and even more have unmet financial needs. Donors help close financial gaps by supporting Student Success efforts that address the academic, financial and health and wellness needs of students. 

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


GIVE RELIEF. SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS.

FUNDING PRIORITIES:

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND

PANTHER RETENTION GRANTS

PANTHER'S PANTRY

BOOKS 4 PANTHERS

COLLEGIATE RECOVERY COMMUNITY FUND

UNIVERSITY-WIDE SCHOLARSHIP

Big day. Big Support. Big thanks!
Sep 27, 2023

Our most exciting Georgia State Day yet is in the books. Big, big thanks to everyone who gave and contributed to making Georgia State Day a big success.


You helped us exceed our goal of 2,000 gifts and raise more than $600,000 in support of Panther opportunity. You've uplifted students, given them options and opened doors for them. We can't thank you enough.


However, there is still nearly $175,000 in giving challenges to unlock, so we're leaving thestateday.gsu.edu open until midnight. 


If you would, please visit the challenge page and help us unlock these funds for programs that help Panthers succeed. Also, please spread the word throughout your social networks so we can transform these challenges into student support.  

Thanks for everything this Georgia State Day. Stay tuned...

$6,000
Books 4 Panthers Challenge
UNLOCKED! Provost Parsons-Pollard gave $6,000 to the Books 4 Panthers fund, a newly established scholarship to support students in getting the books they need for their studies.
$3,000 / $3,000 Raised
Completed
$2,000
Advancement Engagement Challenge
UNLOCKED! 60 University Advancement staff have given, unlocking a $2,000 gift from Interim VP Telly McGaha.
60 / 60 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Early Bird Alumni Challenge
UNLOCKED! 200 alumni gave in the first hour unlocking a $2,000 challenge gift.
200 / 200 Gifts
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 Panther Retention Grant $37,718.23
2 WomenLead Programmatic Fund $35,885.00
3 Foundation Board Emeriti Society Endowment $34,800.00
4 Panthers Immersion Program $25,010.00
5 GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program $22,281.00
Ended
$1,500
Next Generation Donors Challenge
To inspire the next generation of donors, a generous alum will give $1,500 if 100 students make a gift to any area at the university.
Completed
$9,000
Panther Retention Challenge
UNLOCKED! 50 gifts were made to Panther Retention Grants unlocking a $9,000 challenge gift.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
University Library Faculty/Staff Challenge
The Library’s Senior Leadership Team will make a gift of $500 for every 15 gifts from library personnel, up to $1,500.
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 College of Arts and Sciences $130,885.32
2 J. Mack Robinson College of Business $120,475.92
3 Student Success Programs $108,024.82
4 College of Law $44,410.00
5 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies $38,458.23
Ended
$10,000
Frank and Karen Boykin Recovery Scholarship Challenge
Frank and Karen Boykin will make a $10,000 gift if $5,000 is raised for the Frank and Karen Boykin Recovery Scholarship, which provides support to students in the Collegiate Recovery Program.
Completed
$10,000
Amy Lederberg and Julian Bene Panther Retention Grant Challenge
UNLOCKED! $5,000 in gifts were made to Panther Retention Grants unlocking a $10,000 match from Amy and Julian.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
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 WomenLead Programmatic Fund 75
2 The Food Pantry at GSU 71
3 Africana Studies Department 59
4 Panther Retention Grant 56
5 Emergency Assistance Fund 48
Ended
Leaderboard
Match Madness!
Even though your gift may have unlocked a challenge or match from one of our generous donors, your or your spouse's employer might also match your gift. See where your company ranks in number of gifts given on Georgia State Day.
Do you or your spouse work for one of these companies that match charitable donations?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Delta Air Lines 12
2 The Coca-Cola Company 7
3 EY 7
4 Deloitte 6
5 AT&T 5
6 Bank of America 5
7 Wells Fargo 4
8 State Farm 4
9 Microsoft 3
10 Google 2
11 PwC 2
12 Truist 2
13 UPS 2
14 Southern Company 2
15 WarnerMedia 1
Ended
$3,000
Panther Pantry Challenge
UNLOCKED! 75 donors made a gift to Panther Pantry unlocking a $3,000 challenge gift.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$7,000
Student Success Staff Challenge
SVP for Student Success Allison Calhoun-Brown and VP for Student Engagement Michael Sanseviro will make a gift of $7,000 if 150 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 509
2 Student Success Programs 275
3 J. Mack Robinson College of Business 249
4 College of Education & Human Development 137
5 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies 122
Ended
$1,500
Young Alumni Challenge
UNLOCKED! 200 young alumni made a gift unlocking a $1,500 gift from Ben Williams, class of 2013.
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
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