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Events

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events

$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
$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
$1,500
Anthropology Challenge
UNLOCKED $1,500 was given to the Department of Anthropology unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match from an anonymous donor.
$1,500 / $1,500 Raised
Completed
$4,000
AYS Dean's Council Challenge
UNLOCKED! $4,000 was given to AYS unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match from the AYS Dean's Council.
$4,000 / $4,000 Raised
Completed
$2,500
Bill Adams Athletics Challenge
Bill Adams, long time PAC supporter, will give $2,500 to Athletics if 200 donors give to any Athletics fund.
Completed
$10,000
Borthick Accountancy Scholarship Fund Challenge
UNLOCKED! $5,000 in gifts was given to the School of Accountancy Scholarship Fund unlocking a $10,000 match from Professor Faye Borthick.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
Success!
CAS Dean's Board of Visitors Challenge
Dean Rosen has committed to give $1,500 to Close the Gap Scholarship if each College of Arts & Sciences Board of Visitors member makes a gift on Georgia State Day.
Completed
2
Match
CAS Dean's Graduate Research Challenge
Susan Eckert will match dollar for dollar up to $1,500 for each gift made to the Dean's Graduate Research Support Fund.
Completed
$1,750
College of Law Challenge
UNLOCKED! 50 donors gave to the College of Law unlocking a $1,750 gift from the College of Law Champions.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,500
Don Pattillo Challenge for the Institute of International Business
UNLOCKED! In honor of the pioneers of the program, Don Pattillo matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500 to the International Business Fund in honor of Dr. Ernest W Ogram, Jr.; Dr. John D. Daniels; Dr. Duane A. Kujawa; Dr. Jose de la Torre; Dr. Jeffrey S. Arpan.
$1,500 / $1,500 Raised
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
2
Match
Emeriti Association Board Just-In-Time Challenge
The Emeriti Association board will match $1-for-$1 up to $3,750 to all gifts made to the Emeriti Just-in-Time fund which supports Honors College students in their research efforts.
Completed
2
Match
Friends of RCALL Challenge
UNLOCKED! $1,500 was given to the Center for Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match of $1,500 from Friends of RCALL.
$1,500 MATCHED
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
$1,500
Georgia Policy Labs Challenge
20 gifts to Georgia Policy Labs will unlock a $1,500 challenge from the Policy Labs leadership team.
Completed
2
Match
GILEE Challenge
UNLOCKED! $5,000 was given to GILEE, unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match of $5,000 from the Dante S. Stephensen Foundation.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,000
Honors College Board of Visitors Challenge
UNLOCKED! The Board of Visitors for the Honors College matched contributions to any fund in the Honors College up to $2,000.
$2,000 / $2,000 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Honors College Global Experience Challenge
Philippe and Katia Chatillon will match $1-for-$1 up to $3,000 to all gifts made to the Honors College Global Experience Fund.
Completed
$1,500
Institute for Biomedical Sciences Challenge
UNLOCKED! 15 gifts were made to the Institute for Biomedical Sciences unlocking at $1,500 gift.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
Kim and Kerry Hixon Africana Studies Challenge
UNLOCKED! Kim and Kerry Hixon gave $15,000 to the Lucille Adams Scholarship because 50 gifts were made to the Africana Studies Department.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
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
2
Match
Neuroscience Institute Director's Challenge
UNLOCKED! Dan Cox matched $1,500 dollar for gifts to the Neuroscience Institute fund to support training for the next generation of neuroscientists.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
$3,000
Panther Pantry Challenge
UNLOCKED! 75 donors made a gift to Panther Pantry unlocking a $3,000 challenge gift.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Panthers Immersion Programs Challenge
Your gift has twice the power! Every gift to Panther Immersion Programs will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the PIP Alumni Board up to $20,500, amplifying our collective efforts to shape the next generation of business leaders.
Completed
$1,500
Perimeter College Dean's Challenge
UNLOCKED! $1,500 in gifts was made to Perimeter College unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match by Interim Dean Dr. Cynthia Lester.
$1,500 / $1,500 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Political Science Challenge
A senior faculty member and spouse of the Political Science Department will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,023 to the Political Science Department Fund.
Completed
$4,000
Rialto Board of Visitors Challenge
The Rialto Board will match dollar-for-dollar up to $4,000 to support the Rialto Jazz for Kids program, which will help fund jazz musicians/instructors teach classes and assist students in predominantly Title 1 Schools to thrive!
Completed
$9,250
School of Public Health Board Challenge
UNLOCKED! A dollar-for-dollar match of $9,250 was given to the School of Public Health by the School of Public Health's Board.
$9,250 / $9,250 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Trustee Emeriti Society Challenge
Several generous Foundation Trustee Emeriti will match other Emeriti Trustee gifts, $1-for-$1 up to $26,000 to create the Trustee Emeriti Society Fund, which will advance and bolster Georgia State initiatives, like scholarships, student success, faculty support, research and academic programs.
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
$21,000
WomenLead Challenge
The WomenLead Board of Advisors will give $21,000 to support WomenLead when 100 gifts are invested in the future of women’s leadership.
Completed
$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
$3,000
Alumni Association Board Challenge
UNLOCKED! 20 donors contributed to one of the Alumni Association funds unlocking a $3,000 gift from the Alumni Association board.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Andrew Young School Gift Challenge
UNLOCKED! Allison Powell, long-time supporter of the Andrew Young School, gave $10,000 because 150 gifts were made to the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Applied Linguistics Challenge
UNLOCKED! $1,500 was given to the Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language Fund unlocking a $1,500 pledge from Department Chair Dr. Sara Cushing.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,750
AYS Dean's Office Challenge
UNLOCKED! 50 faculty or staff gave to the AYSPS fund unlocking a $1,750 gift from the AYS Dean's Office.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,500
Biology Challenge
UNLOCKED! $1,500 in gifts was made to Biology unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match from an anonymous donor.
$1,500 / $1,500 Raised
Completed
$7,000
Carr, Riggs & Ingram Accountancy Challenge
UNLOCKED! $7,000 was given to the School of Accountancy unlocking a dollar-for-dollar from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC.
$7,000 / $7,000 Raised
Completed
Success!
CAS Dean's Cabinet Challenge
UNLOCKED! Each member of the CAS Dean's Cabinet made a gift unlocking a $10,000 donation to the Close the Gap Fund from Tom and Wendy Reiman.
Completed
$2,000
CEHD Dean's Office Challenge
UNLOCKED! $2,000 in gifts was made to the College of Education and Human Development unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match from CEHD Dean Alberto and his office.
$2,000 / $2,000 Raised
Completed
$5,000
College of Law Alumni Challenge
UNLOCKED! College of Law alumni gave $5,000 unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match from Alison Jones.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
$1,500
Criminal Justice Challenge
UNLOCKED! 15 gifts were made to the Criminal Justice Department unlocking a $1,500 challenge gift.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$3,000
Dr. Rosalynne Price College of Education and Human Development Challenge
UNLOCKED! 75 gifts were made to the College of Education and Human Development unlocking a $3,000 gift from CEHD alumna and education advocate Dr. Rosallynne Price.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
EMBA Class Year Leaderboard
Check back to see which EMBA class year has shown the most love on Georgia State Day.
What's your graduation year?
Rank Answer Amount
1 2013 $2,000.00
2 2020 $550.00
3 2022 $385.00
4 2023 $250.00
5 2009 $200.00
6 2019 $150.00
7 2016 $100.00
8 2001 $100.00
Ended
$1,500
Founders Circle Entrepreneurship Challenge
25 gifts to the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute will unlock a gift of $1,500 from ENI's biggest champions.
Completed
2
Match
Friends of Religious Studies Challenge
UNLOCKED! $2,250 was given to the Religious Studies Department unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match of $2,250 from Friends of the Religious Studies Department.
$2,250 MATCHED
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
Gerontology Challenge
UNLOCKED! To celebrate 50 years of Gerontology at GSU, a gift of $1,500 was given to the Gerontology Alumni Scholarship by Dr. Elisabeth Burgess because 50 gifts were given to the Gerontology Institute.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Graduate School Deans Challenge
Dean Lisa Armistead and Associate Dean Nadine Kabengi of the Graduate School will give $500 for every 5 gifts to the Graduate School Fund, up to $3,000.
Completed
$2,500
Honors College Dean's Challenge
UNLOCKED! 75 gifts were made to the Honors College unlocking a $2,500 gift from Dean Sarah Cook.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$1,750
Honors College London Internship Challenge
UNLOCKED! Dalton Muzyka and Jack Fox gave $1,750 because 25 donors gave to the Global Experience Fund for London internships.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
Jaye Atkinson Communication Challenge
UNLOCKED! 30 people gave to the Department of Communication unlocking a $1,500 gift from Dr. Jaye Atkinson, Chair of the Department of Communication.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Lewis College Dean's Challenge
UNLOCKED! 50 gifts were made to the Lewis College unlocking a $2,000 gift from Dean Mo.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Melanie Larkins GROW Scholarship Challenge
UNLOCKED! A dollar-for-dollar match of $2,500 was given to the newly-established GROW (Globally Responsible Organization and Work) Scholarship in the Institute of International Business by Melanie Larkins.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$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
$5,000
Perimeter College Board of Advisors Challenge
UNLOCKED! $5,000 in gifts was made to Perimeter College unlocking a dollar-for-dollar match of $5,000 from the Perimeter College Dean's Board of Advisors.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
$12,000
Perimeter College Faculty/Staff Challenge
Ben Tovrog will match $2 per $1 donated by Perimeter Faculty and Staff to Perimeter College up to $12,000.
Completed
2
Match
Project Healthy Grandparents Challenge
UNLOCKED! Donations to Project Healthy Grandparents reached $1,500 unlocking a dollar-for-dollar matching gift from current and former directors of the program, Dr. Patricia Lawrence and Dr. Susan Kelley.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,500
School of Art and Design Challenge
George Beasley will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500 to the School of Art and Design.
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
$1,500
University Library Challenge
When 100 gifts are made to the University Library, Tabatha Michel will give $1,500.
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
$6,000
Women's Philanthropy Network Challenge
UNLOCKED! 30 gifts were made to the Women's Philanthropy Network unlocking $6,000 in challenge gifts.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$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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