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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.



$50,000
ANOTHER NEW ALUMNI CHALLENGE
If we can get 50 more donors in the next 30 minutes we will unlock an additional $50,000 for Trinity students.
50 / 50 Donors
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$300,000
Support Trinity Students!!
Once we have 3,000 donors, Trinity will receive $300,000!!
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
Completed
2
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NEW Engineering Challenge!
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $1,000. Gifts will be used for Senior Design Projects as well as for supporting students in taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$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.
80 / 80 Donors
Completed
2
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Michael Neidorff School of Business Challenge
Members of the Business Advisory Council will match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for gifts to the Michael Neidorff School of Business.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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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
1 2027 184
2 2026 163
3 2025 135
4 2024 134
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$21,458
Parent Council Challenge
The Trinity University Parent Council challenges all Trinity Parents to make a gift to the fund of their choice. They will give Trinity $21,458 when Current Parents make gifts totaling $21,458 to the fund of their choice.
$21,458 / $21,458 Raised
Completed
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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 2003 48
2 2008 41
3 1993 39
4 2018 33
5 2013 31
6 1998 28
7 1978 22
8 1988 20
9 1983 13
10 1973 12
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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.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 110
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 103
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 75
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 46
5 Triniteer Fraternity 40
6 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 37
7 Zeta Chi Sorority 36
8 Omega Phi Fraternity 35
9 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 35
10 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 32
11 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 27
12 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 12
13 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 11
14 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 7
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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.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Triniteer Fraternity 40
2 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 37
3 Omega Phi Fraternity 35
4 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 35
5 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 32
6 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 11
7 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 7
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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 65
2 Football 63
3 Track & Field 51
4 Men's Soccer 48
5 Swimming & Diving 31
6 Cross Country 27
7 Women's Soccer 24
8 Golf 18
9 Baseball 18
10 Men's Basketball 16
11 Softball 15
12 Women's Basketball 13
13 Men's Tennis 8
14 Women's Tennis 8
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$100,000
NEW ALUMNI CHALLENGE
There has never been a better time to give! NEW ALUMNI DONORS who haven't given since June 2023 can MULTIPLY their impact and unlock an additional $1,000 per donor, up to $100,000.
100 / 100 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 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 Classical Studies – in memory of Corinne Pache 108
2 $1,500 Sociology and Anthropology for Donahue Award 82
3 $1,000 History in memory of Carey Latimore 61
4 Geosciences 53
5 Engineering 48
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$10,000
Classical Studies
If 80 donors support the Department of Classical Studies, an anonymous donor has pledged to give $10,000 to the Dr. Corinne Pache Memorial Fellowship.
80 / 80 Donors
Completed
2
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Engineering Challenge!
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $4,000. Engineering has used gifts to help students pay for the cost of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, carry out senior design projects that have been otherwise impossible due to financial constraints, and provide our Makerspace with a state-of-the-art 3D printer.
$4,000 MATCHED
Completed
$20,003
Trinity Theatre Challenge
If 20 donors support Trinity Theatre, alumnus Matthew Cavenaugh '03 will give $20,003, in support of Trinity Theatre.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$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.
$15,000 / $15,000 Raised
Completed
$3,000
Alumni Parent Challenge
An anonymous alumna who is also a current parent, challenges other alumni parents to make a gift to a fund of their choice. When 50 alumni parents make a gift during the challenge they will unlock a gift of $3,000 in support of Trinity students. (Select "Alum & Current TU Parent" in the Tell Us Who You Are section)
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$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.
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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.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 110
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 103
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 75
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 46
5 Zeta Chi Sorority 36
6 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 27
7 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 12
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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.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Amount
1 Bengal Lancers Fraternity $19,525.00
2 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity $14,655.00
3 Spurs Sorority $13,435.19
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority $8,799.00
5 Omega Phi Fraternity $8,773.00
6 Triniteer Fraternity $8,260.00
7 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority $7,514.00
8 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority $6,275.00
9 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority $6,265.00
10 Zeta Chi Sorority $3,479.89
11 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity $2,708.69
12 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity $1,385.00
13 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity $1,250.00
14 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority $675.00
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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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