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Academics

Academics
Trinity University creates innovative problem solvers through its unique blend of the liberal arts and sciences, along with business and pre-professional programs.

To make the most of this academic environment, our students rely on our world-renowned, accessible faculty, as well as experiential learning such as research, international engagement, entrepreneurship, community service, and more.

Your support helps our students and faculty remain linked, even during difficult times, and also strengthens the experiential opportunities we all have relied on.

$5,000
1,869 seconds (31 minutes) for 31 Donors
Kay '63 and Kelsay '61 Meeks know it's still a great time to help Trinity students. They're challenging 31 MORE alumni to make a gift before the end of the 1869 Challenge! We have 31 minutes to go! Let's do this!
31 / 31 Donors
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$5,000
Parents of Alumni - This is for you!
Dr. Thomas Brown P'96 and Mrs. Susan Sober P'96, parents of alum Dr. David Brown '96, challenge fellow Parents of Alumni to make a gift to the fund of their choice. When we receive 25 gifts, they will unlock $5,000 in support of Trinity University students. P.S. Please send the giving link to your alum as well!
25 / 25 Donors
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$38,000
3,000 donors unlocks $38,000!
Trinity has been challenged to reach 3,000 donors to unlock an additional $38,000 gift.
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
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$1,000
All in for ALE
Carl Leafstedt, Professor of Music and Co-Chair of Arts, Letters, and Enterprise Program, challenges 10 donors to make a gift to ALE and he will donate $1,000 to the program. All funds donated go to support paid student internships at San Antonio area nonprofits.
10 / 10 Donors
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Reunion Class Challenge
The reunion class with the most donors during the 1869 Challenge will get special recognition during Alumni Weekend in October.
Alumni, what is your class year?
Rank Answer Donors
1 1992 36
2 2002 36
3 2012 34
4 1997 31
5 2007 27
6 2017 25
7 1982 16
8 1987 15
9 1972 8
10 1977 6
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Current Parent Class Donor Challenge
Which Parent Class has the most #TigerPride? This challenge pits classes 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 against each other to see who has the most donors during the 1869 Challenge. The winning parent class will be announced on the TU Parents Facebook page and the TrinitE, plus the class will be highlighted during Fall Family Weekend.
Current Parents, what year is your student?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2026 156
2 2024 135
3 2025 124
4 2023 108
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$15,000
Parents and Families-This Challenge is for YOU
Show your love for your student's favorite Trinity department, club, or sport. An anonymous current Trinity University Family will unlock $15,000 for student scholarships when 150 parents make a gift.
150 / 150 Donors
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Academic Departmental Challenge
Our faculty are the heart of the Trinity experience. To encourage alumni to give to academic departments, President Vanessa Beasley is pledging a $5,000 challenge. The department that secures the most number of donors will also receive $2,500, the second will receive $1,500 and the department garnering the third most donors will receive $1,000 with the funds deposited into their department account.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $2,500 Classical Studies – in memory of Corinne Pache 130
2 $1,500 Sociology and Anthropology for Donahue Award 63
3 $1,000 Chemistry 59
4 Engineering 46
5 History 22
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$1,000
Chemistry
An alumna from the class of 2001 will give $1,000 if 40 donors give to Chemistry.
40 / 40 Donors
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2
Match
Engineering Department Match
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $2,500. Gifts will be used for Senior Design Projects as well as for supporting students in taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Greek Life- Highest Dollar Amount
The Fraternity or Sorority who raises the most dollars during the 1869 Challenge will win free tacos at a club meeting delivered by LeeRoy the Tiger.
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Amount
1 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity $16,919.00
2 Bengal Lancers Fraternity $16,130.00
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority $15,149.44
4 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority $13,300.13
5 Spurs Sorority $12,041.90
6 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority $9,965.23
7 Omega Phi Fraternity $5,386.88
8 Triniteer Fraternity $5,115.00
9 Zeta Chi Sorority $3,130.00
10 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity $1,290.44
11 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity $1,210.00
12 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority $1,131.44
13 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority $1,005.00
14 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity $798.38
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Greek Life- Sorority- Most Donors
The Top 3 Sororities with the most donors will each receive 25 standards points to be used this Fall or this Spring.
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 160
2 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 121
3 Spurs Sorority 75
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 60
5 Zeta Chi Sorority 35
6 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 29
7 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 13
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Varsity Athletics Alumni Participation Challenge
The Varsity sport with the highest overall alumni participation percentage will unlock an additional $5,000 from President Vanessa Beasley and alumni donors.
Alumni Varsity Athletes, which sport did you play?
Rank Answer Donors
1 Volleyball 71
2 Swimming & Diving 64
3 Track & Field 54
4 Football 53
5 Baseball 28
6 Men's Soccer 28
7 Cross Country 23
8 Women's Soccer 18
9 Golf 18
10 Women's Basketball 16
11 Men's Basketball 10
12 Softball 9
13 Men's Tennis 7
14 Women's Tennis 6
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$5,000
Don't hit the brakes!
Our strength is in our STREAK! Congratulations, Tiger Streak: YOU have unlocked an extra $38,000 for Trinity students—but don't hit the brakes just yet! Kay '63 and Kelsay '61 Meeks know it's still a great time to help Trinity students. They're challenging 10 MORE alumni to make a gift to the fund of their choice before the close of the 1869 Challenge to unlock $5,000 in support of our scholars. Race to the finish!
10 / 10 Donors
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$1,869
Alumni Power Hour
Brian ' 97 and Kristie '98 Gibson will donate an additional $1,869 to Trinity if we can get 20 alumni donors to make a gift between 11:00 pm and midnight Central time.
20 / 20 Donors
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Young Alumni Challenge
Which young alumni class has the most heart? Class of '18, '19, 20, 21, or 22? The class that has the most donors will have $2500 follow the designation that has the most donors in that class. The second class will have $1500 will go toward the designation with the most donors and the third class will receive $1000 to follow the designation with the most donors. This challenge is sponsored by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Megan Mustain.
Alumni, what is your class year?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2022 59
2 2020 35
3 2021 35
4 2019 33
5 2018 27
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$10,000
Sweetheart Challenge (Alums married to Alums)
If we get 150 donors (300 sweethearts), we unlock $10,000 from Kay '72 and Geary '70 Reamey. Select "Sweetheart-Alum married Alum" on the "Tell Us Who You Are" question to help meet this challenge!
150 / 150 Donors
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$3,000
Current Parents Challenge!!!
When 50 current parents donate to the fund of their choice, Adam and Maureen Anderson P'26 will give Trinity a $3,000 gift.
50 / 50 Donors
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$16,000
Parent Council Challenge for Trinity Parents and Families
When 150 individual parents/guardians make a gift to the fund of their choice, the Trinity University Parent Council will donate $16,000 to Trinity University.
150 / 150 Donors
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$1
Dean Brown's S'mores Challenge
Don’t forget to make your gift to the 1869 Challenge! You can give to anywhere on campus. The minimum gift is $5. BUT, if you make a gift of at least $5.22, you will be invited to Dean Brown’s S'mores Party on December 6th, 2022!
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$2,000
Art and Art History
An alumna from the class of 2001 will give $2,000 if 35 people give to Art and Art History.
Completed
$3,000
Classical Studies
An alumna from the class of 2001 and an alumnus from the Class of 2007 will give $3,000 if 55 donors give to Classical Studies.
55 / 55 Donors
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Greek Life- Fraternity- Most Donors
The 3 Fraternities with the most donors will each receive 25 standards points to be used this Fall or this Spring.
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 46
2 Omega Phi Fraternity 41
3 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 40
4 Triniteer Fraternity 36
5 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 26
6 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 15
7 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 9
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Greek Life- Most Donors
The Fraternity or Sorority with the most Unique Donors will win the honor of having LeeRoy the Tiger wear their jersey on Bid Day in January.
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 160
2 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 121
3 Spurs Sorority 75
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 60
5 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 46
6 Omega Phi Fraternity 41
7 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 40
8 Triniteer Fraternity 36
9 Zeta Chi Sorority 35
10 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 29
11 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 26
12 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 15
13 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 13
14 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 9
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Varsity Athletic- Student Roster Participation
CONGRATULATIONS VOLLEYBALL! The varsity sport with the highest % of student-athlete participation will receive an additional $1,000.
Current Students, are you a varsity athlete? If so, select your sport!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Cross Country 55
2 Swimming & Diving 42
3 Men's Basketball 21
4 Football 19
5 Volleyball 19
6 Track & Field 17
7 Softball 11
8 Men's Soccer 6
9 Baseball 5
10 Women's Tennis 3
11 Women's Basketball 3
12 Men's Tennis 1
13 Golf 1
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Participating Groups
Trinity Fund/Student Scholarships Academics Athletics Entrepreneurship Endowed Funds or Scholarships Student Organizations Club Sports & Recreation Greek Life HCAD Annual Fund KRTU Other Student Activities Critical Funds Other Campus Areas TU Press
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