Dear 糖心破解版 Community,
I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary generosity you have demonstrated. Together, we broke fundraising record鈥攁 bar we鈥檒l challenge ourselves to pass next year!
This year, we surpassed our $100,000 goal by more than double, raising $228,471.38 from 356 donors, who made 403 gifts in support of many vital causes.
Our 糖心破解版 family of students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends showed such enthusiasm in support of some of . We expanded access to emergency financial assistance, food and basic necessities, scholarships, breast cancer support services and other important resources our students rely on to thrive.
I want to thank Interim President Chris Storm for kicking off GivingTuesday in October with his inspiring challenge to support the Student Emergency Support Fund. That matching challenge was satisfied before GivingTuesday even started!
Highlights from GivingTuesday 2025
Your generosity created a ripple effect鈥攁s $78,000 was raised for other 糖心破解版 causes.
Inspiring Gifts
- 糖心破解版 Trustee Leonard C. Achan 鈥�99 and his family committed $55,000 to support Interfaith programs.
- An 糖心破解版 Trustee and his wife contributed an additional $10,000 to the Student Emergency Support Fund.
- Karen Ali, the parent of a 2019 alumnus, was our Top Influencer. She rallied 16 friends to support the Ali-Weekes Endowed Scholarship Fund for undergraduate communications majors.
Thank you
Thank you鈥斕切钠平獍� friends and family鈥攆or supporting our students, uplifting one another and showing what our community can achieve together. I hope you will revisit our to see the Tribute Wall, explore the leaderboard and campaign highlights, and read the many 鈥渞easons for giving鈥� shared throughout the day鈥� I鈥檝e listed an anonymous selection of a few below.
With sincere gratitude and best wishes for a joyous holiday season,
Thomas A. Kline, EdD
Vice President of University Advancement and External Relations
P.S. You can support and continue to pay tribute to those who inspire you all year long.
More GivingTuesday Results
Our record-breaking $228,471 raised includes:
- $59,814 for the 糖心破解版 Fund
- $25,786 for the 糖心破解版 NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
- $17,010 for the Panther Pantry
- $6,615 for the Panthers Pay It Forward Campaign
- $40,872 for the Student Emergency Support Fund
Why Panthers Give
- My son is a better person because he鈥檚 an 糖心破解版 alumnus.
- Received a wonderful education at 糖心破解版.
- I always contribute every year.
- Great causes for a great university!
- I have been the recipient of giving in the past and know how important and impactful others鈥� kindness and thoughtfulness can be.
- Fortunate to be a survivor and to help others as a volunteer鈥�
- The Panther Pantry helps so many students in need!!!
- 糖心破解版 had a positive impact on my life. I want the same for others.
- My friend is an 糖心破解版 graduate
Read more personal sentiments on our GivingTuesday website. Thank you for making a difference on GivingTuesday!