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.

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For Trinity Students
$300,000
For Trinity Students
Once we have 3,000 donors, Trinity will receive $300,000!!
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John Donahue Award for Social Justice Challenge
$15,000
John Donahue Award for Social Justice Challenge
In celebration of the Sociology & Anthropology Department's 80th anniversary this year, Whalin Harter-Leahy '03 and Clay Condon will give $15,000 to the John Donahue Award for Social Justice when 80 donors make a gift to this fund.
1 / 80 Donors
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Valet for the Day
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Valet for the Day
Every student who makes a gift during the 1869 Challenge will be entered to have golf cart service from your dorm to your classes for a day of your choosing. Your driver will greet you with your Starbucks or Einsteins order. Bring two of your friends to enjoy this service!
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Parent Challenge
$15,000
Parent Challenge
An anonymous 2025 Trinity University Family will give Trinity $15,000 when current parents make gifts totaling $15,000 to the fund of their choice.
$2,100 / $15,000 Raised
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Parent Challenge
$5,000
Parent Challenge
An anonymous 2026 Family will make a $5,000 donation in support of Trinity University students when 50 parents make a gift to the fund of their choice.
5 / 50 Donors
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Class of 1978 - 45th Reunion Class Challenge
$40,000
Class of 1978 - 45th Reunion Class Challenge
If 25 donors from the Class of 1978 make a gift to any area of campus during the 1869 Challenge, Denny Post '78 will give $40,000 to Trinity.
0 / 25 Donors
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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 on January 26th, 2024.
Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 3
2 Omega Phi Fraternity 1
3 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 1
4 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 1
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Greek Life- Top 3 Fraternities- 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 Omega Phi Fraternity 1
2 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 1
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Varsity Athletics- Alumni Participation % Challenge
The Varsity sport with the highest overall alumni participation percentage will unlock an additional $2,500 from President Vanessa Beasley,
Alumni Varsity Athletes, which sport did you play?
Rank Answer Donors
1 Volleyball 1
2 Golf 1
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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 donors will also receive $2,500, the second will receive $1,500, and the third most donors will receive $1,000 with the funds deposited into their department account.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $2,500 Geosciences 7
2 $1,500 Environmental Studies department 3
3 $1,000 Sociology and Anthropology for Donahue Award 1
4 Academic Affairs - Greatest Need 0
5 Accounting 0
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Late Night Challenge for Students! Enjoy Dinner on us!
Any student who makes a gift of $5 or more from now until 9 a.m. will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Door Dash gift certificate.
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Parent Challenge
Which Parent Class has the most #TigerPride? This challenge pits classes 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 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 Parent Portal, plus it will be highlighted during Fall Family Weekend.
Current Parents, what year is your student?
Rank Answer Donors
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Parent Council Challenge
$18,958
Parent Council Challenge
The Trinity Unviersity Parent Council challenges all Trinity Parents to make a gift to the fund of their choice. They will give Trinity $18,958 when Current Parents make gifts totaling $18,958 to the fund of their choice.
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Reunion Class Challenge
Hey, 3s/8s classes! Show us your class spirit! Make a gift to help your class win the 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 1993 1
2 1988 1
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Class of 1993 - Participation Challenge
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Class of 1993 - Participation Challenge
We have three classmates who have put forth $25,000 if we can get 52 new donors!! Since this only applies to new donors, when the dust settles, and the accounting is finalized, we will figure out how many unique individual alumni donors from the Class of 1993 gave during the 1869 Challenge. We will follow up with the results!
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Greek Life- Top 3 Sororities- 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 3
2 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 1
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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 Omega Phi Fraternity $100.00
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority $100.00
3 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity $100.00
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority $50.00
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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