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Past Events

$10,000
NEW DONOR CHALLENGE!!!!
An anonymous alumna has pledged to give Trinity $10,000 if we can get another 100 donors by 11:59 PM!! LET'S GOOOOO!!!!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Trinity University Equity & Inclusion Enhancement Fund Challenge
An Anonymous Alumnus will do a $2:$1 match to the Trinity University Equity & Inclusion Enhancement Fund up to $5,000. Student Inclusion and Belonging is rooted in Trinity’s value of Intentional Inclusion. Programs and initiatives happen across campus through student groups, academic departments, and offices that will help our community grow, listen, and act with a sense of radical empathy.
$2,500 / $2,500 Raised
Completed
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Large Student Organization
The student organization with the most donors will receive $150. Second place will receive $75, and third place will receive $50!
Rank Prize Large Student Organizations Donors
1 $150 Trinity University Latino Association 80
2 $75 Greek Council 73
3 $50 Black Student Union 70
4 Prowlers Dance Team 39
5 Cat Alliance 19
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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!
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 121
2 Spurs Sorority 107
3 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 82
4 Triniteer Fraternity 46
5 Zeta Chi Sorority 41
6 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 39
7 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 35
8 Omega Phi Fraternity 30
9 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 29
10 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 26
11 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 24
12 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 14
13 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 13
14 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 9
15 Alpha Psi Omega Alumni 8
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Alumni Club Showdown - Nationwide
Alumni clubs outside of Texas compete for bragging rights and $250 for the club.
Alumni, which Regional Club are you a member of?
Rank Answer Donors
1 Denver Alumni Club 48
2 Washington, D.C. Alumni Club 33
3 New York Alumni Club 29
4 Seattle Alumni Club 24
5 Atlanta Alumni Club 10
6 Albuquerque Alumni Club 9
7 St. Louis Alumni Club 5
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Varsity Athletics Challenge - Most Unique Donors
Trinity’s varsity athletes bring the competition every day. Trinity President Dr. Vanessa Beasley will award the team with the most unique donors $1,500.
Rank Prize Varsity Athletics Challenge - Most Unique Donors Donors
1 $1,500 Swimming & Diving 264
2 Baseball 160
3 Volleyball 143
4 Track & Field 139
5 Cross Country 135
Ended
$25,000
BONUS Challenge to Support Trinity Students!
We hit 3,000 donors, but Tim and Erika Wendt P'19, P'23 have challenged us to find 250 more donors that will unlock $25,000 for our students!
3,250 / 3,250 Donors
Completed
$1,500
Another HCAD Mafia Bonus Challenge!
Vanessa Smith, HCAD Alumni Association Board Member, challenges HCAD to secure 15 more donors, and if the challenge is met, another $1,500 will be donated.
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
2
Match
ALE
Every dollar up to $1,000 will be matched by ALE Co-Chair Carl Leafstedt
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Neidorff School of Business - Dean's Fund for Excellence
Thanks to April Ancira, '02, every $1 given to the Michael Neidorff School of Business will be matched with up to $5,000!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
HCAD Mafia Challenge
Matt Chance, HCAD Alumni Association President, challenges 50 donors to give to HCAD and will give $2,500 if the challenge is met.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$20,003
Trinity Theatre Challenge
If 35 donors support Trinity Theatre, alumnus Matthew Cavenaugh '03 will give $20,003, in support of Trinity Theatre.
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Young Alumni Challenge
If 100 young alumni (2014-2024) make a gift, an additional $10,000 will be unlocked for Trinity students.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Event
Student Power HOUR!!!
Any student who gives from 7:00-8:00 PM will be entered into a raffle that will give them $25 to any area of campus!! (4 Winners Picked)
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Event
FFW24 VIP Parking Parent Power Hour-The early bird gets the worm
Current Parents who make a gift to their favorite Trinity Fund between 7:00am and 8:00am during VIP Parking Power Hour will be entered into a drawing for personalized VIP parking during Fall Family Weekend (Oct. 4-6). Winner will be contacted via email prior to Fall Family Weekend.
Ended
$2,500
Alumni Parent of a Current Student Challenge
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 $2500 in support of Trinity students.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$25,000
KRTU Endowment Campaign Challenge
This campaign was initiated with a generous $25,000 endowment gift from KRTU co-founder and Trinity alum, James Blakemore '77, who has also issued a challenge to inspire further contributions from KRTU listeners and supporters. Join us during the 1869 Challenge to secure the future of KRTU with the James Blakemore Endowment Campaign. 25 donors to KRTU during the 1869 Challenge unlocks $25,000 from KRTU co-founder and Trinity alum, James Blakemore '77. Your contributions will ensure we continue to bring you the exceptional programming and community engagement you love for years to come. Help us reach our goal and sustain the future of KRTU by donating today.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Trinity University Women's Club Scholarship Fund
The Trinity University Women's Club (TUWC) exists to render service to Trinity University, to maintain a scholarship fund for worthy Trinity students, and to provide an opportunity for forming friendships. Once 35 donors give to the TU Women's Club Scholarship, and additional $5,000 will be given to the fund.
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
$2,250
Handbell Ensemble Challenge
If Trinity Handbell Ensemble receives 50 or more donors before midnight on September 26, two generous donors have promised to contribute an additional $2,250.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Baseball Challenge
When Baseball reaches 120 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $1,869.
120 / 120 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Cross Country Challenge
When Cross Country reaches 102 donors (2x their student roster), they will unlock an additional $1,869.
102 / 102 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Golf Challenge
When Golf reaches 44 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $2,500.
44 / 44 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Women's Basketball
When Women's Basketball reaches 30 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $5,000
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Men's Soccer Challenge
When Men's Soccer reaches 80 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $1,869!
80 / 80 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Swim and Dive Team Challenge
When Swimming and Diving reaches 96 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $1,869.
96 / 96 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Women's Tennis Challenge
When Women's Tennis reaches 26 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
26 / 26 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Volleyball Challenge
When Volleyball reaches 38 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $2,500
38 / 38 Donors
Completed
Event
Varsity Athletics Alumni Participation Challenge
The Varsity team with the highest alumni participation % will win $2,500. Winner will be announced by September 30th.
Ended
$2,500
BONUS challenge for TUWC!!
Once 15 more donors give to the TU Women's Club Scholarship, an additional $2,500 will be given to the fund!! The Trinity University Women's Club (TUWC) exists to render service to Trinity University, to maintain a scholarship fund for worthy Trinity students, and to provide an opportunity for forming friendships.
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
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Varsity Athletics- Student Athlete Participation % Challenge
The Varsity Sport with the highest % of student-athlete participation will receive an additional $1,000. In the event of a tie, we will look at which team reached the goal first.
Current Students, are you a varsity athlete? If so, select your sport!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Cross Country 45
2 Swimming & Diving 42
3 Track & Field 35
4 Men's Soccer 31
5 Women's Soccer 29
6 Baseball 24
7 Softball 23
8 Volleyball 20
9 Men's Tennis 13
10 Women's Basketball 7
11 Golf 6
12 Men's Basketball 5
13 Women's Tennis 5
14 Football 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.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Triniteer Fraternity 46
2 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 39
3 Omega Phi Fraternity 30
4 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 29
5 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 26
6 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 13
7 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 9
8 Alpha Psi Omega Alumni 8
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Greek Life- Most Student Donors
The Fraternity and the Sorority with the most STUDENT DONORS to GREEK COUNCIL will win the honor of Wills Brown, Director of Student Engagement and Development or Cleighton Schedule, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, wearing their jersey at the fountain on Bid Day.
Current Students, are you a member of Greek Life? If so, select your club!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 26
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 6
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 4
4 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 3
5 Triniteer Fraternity 1
6 Omega Phi Fraternity 1
7 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 1
Ended
$3,000
BONUS Men's Basketball Challenge!!
When Men's Basketball reaches 17 more donors (for 3x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $3,000!
17 / 17 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Another BONUS Challenge for Swimming & Diving!!
When Swimming & Diving reaches 48 more donors (4x roster), they will unlock an additional $5,000!!
48 / 48 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Greek Council
An Anonymous Donor will match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 to the Greek Council's dues waiver program.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Small Student Organizations
The student organization with the most donors will receive $150. Second place will receive $75, and third place will receive $50!
Rank Prize Small Student Organizations Donors
1 $150 Trinity University Mock Trial 74
2 $75 Filipino Student Association 39
3 $50 First Time Offenders Improv Comedy Troupe 17
4 PRIDE 15
5 Tiger Stand Band 11
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Academic Departmental Challenge
Our faculty are the heart of the Trinity experience. President Vanessa Beasley is pledging a $5,000 challenge to encourage alumni to give to academic departments. The department that secures the most 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 Geosciences: Smith-Kroeger Endowment Fund 139
2 $1,500 Classical Studies in memory of Corinne Pache 100
3 $1,000 Sociology and Anthropology for Donahue Award 94
4 History in memory of Carey Latimore 79
5 Modern Languages and Literature 57
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Alumni Club Showdown - Texas
Alumni Clubs in Texas compete on the leaderboard for bragging rights and $250 for the club.
Alumni, which Regional Club are you a member of?
Rank Answer Donors
1 San Antonio Alumni Club 210
2 North Texas Alumni Club 147
3 Houston Alumni Club 147
4 Austin Alumni Club 65
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Which Parent Class has the most #TigerPride?
This challenge pits classes 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 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 2028 198
2 2027 171
3 2026 169
4 2025 142
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Varsity Athletics Challenge- Highest $$ Amount
Trinity’s varsity athletes bring the competition every day. Trinity President Dr. Vanessa Beasley will award the team with the highest dollar amount $1,500.
Rank Varsity Athletics Challenge- Highest $$ Amount Raised
1 Baseball $48,747.79
2 Football $29,032.69
3 Swimming & Diving $22,857.69
4 Volleyball $19,554.00
5 Cross Country $13,004.00
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$35,000
Support Trinity Students!!
Once we hit 3,000 donors, we will unlock $35,000!!
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Judd Student Emergency Fund Challenge
If 50 donors contribute to the Judd Student Emergency Fund, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked. This fund, named in honor of Chaplain Emeritus Rev. Raymond Judd ’56, supports students facing financial hardships related to remote learning, housing, transportation, and other essential needs. All funds are used directly to assist students through graduation or the next phase of their journey, with decisions made by Chapel, Student Life, and Counseling Services staff on a case-by-case basis.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,500
John Donahue Award for Social Justice
In celebration of the Sociology & Anthropology Department's 81st anniversary this year, Whalin Harter-Leahy '03 and Clay Condon will give $1,500 to the John Donahue Award for Social Justice when 81 donors make a gift to this fund.
81 / 81 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Engineering Dept Challenge
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $8,000. Gifts will be used for Senior Design Projects as well as for supporting students in taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
$8,000 MATCHED
Completed
$10,369
Choral Challenge
Professor Emeritus Rich Butler, John Carver '74, Rex Smith '74, Paul '90 and Gina '89 Gaedke, Griffin Gaedke '20, Kelly Ranson '77, Chip Fournier '76, Charles Youngson '97, Sally Westmoreland '76, and Kenneth Koen '70 will donate $10,369 to Choral if we receive 75 donors to the Choral Fund.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Trinity Symphony Orchestra Challenge
When we reach 25 donors to the Trinity Symphony Orchestra, alumni Ron Boerger '81 and Bruce Story '74 will give an additional $1,000 to the Orchestra!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Event
Valet for the Day
Every student who makes a gift during the 1869 Challenge will be entered to have golf cart service to classes and dorms 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!
Ended
$2,000
Senior Class Giving Challenge
President Beasley has pledged $2,000 when 50 current seniors give during The 1869 Challenge. Seniors can give to any area of campus they choose, but President Beasley's match dollars will go toward scholarships.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$31,769
Parent Challenge
Dollar for Dollar Match! The Trinity University Parent Council challenges all Trinity Parents to make a gift to the fund of their choice. They will give Trinity $31,769 when Current Parents make gifts totaling $31,769.
$31,769 / $31,769 Raised
Completed
$10,000
Grandparent Challenge
As one of their most ardent supporters, this challenge encourages these special family members to support their Tiger AND their peers. An anonymous grandparent of a current student will do a $2:$1 match up to $10,000 in support of Trinity students. Grandparents making a gift of $50 or more to the fund of their choice will receive a special Trinity University Grandparent decal. Grandparents giving $1,869 or more are invited to join us for a special breakfast during Fall Family Weekend and Parent Appreciation Weekend (PAW) for leadership donors and volunteers. Regardless of the amount of your gift, all Grandparent gifts will be matched 2 to 1 up to $10,000.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
$1,000
HCAD Mafia Bonus Challenge
Andre Storey, an HCAD Alumni Association Board Member, is challenging HCAD to to secure 10 more donors. If the challenge is met, an additional $1,000 will be donated.
10 / 10 Donors
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 1994 42
2 2009 40
3 1999 37
4 2004 35
5 2019 31
6 1989 23
7 2014 22
8 1979 17
9 1984 15
10 1974 7
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$1,869
Yet Another Challenge for Swimming & Diving
When swimming & diving reaches another 48 donors (5x roster), Spencer Bard '13 and C.J. Robison '13 will donate $1,869 in additional funds.
239 / 239 Donors
Completed
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Club Sports
Club Sports—Most Unique Donors Challenge: 60% of the student body participates in some form of intramural or club sports. The Top Club Sports Teams with the most unique donors will win $500, 2nd place $300, and 3rd place $200.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $500 Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club 111
2 $300 Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club 96
3 $200 TU Polo and Riding Club 42
4 Women's Club Water Polo 36
5 Men's Club Soccer 18
Ended
$1,869
Football Challenge
When Football reaches 228 donors (2x their student roster), they will unlock an additional $1,869.
69 / 228 Donors
Ended
$2,000
Men's Basketball
When Men's Basketball reaches 46 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $2,000.
46 / 46 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Softball Challenge
When softball reaches its 50th donor (2x roster), they will unlock an additional $1,869
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Women's Soccer Challenge
When Women's Soccer reaches 60 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $1,869
60 / 60 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Men's Tennis
When Men's Tennis reaches 32 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $1,869.
32 / 32 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Track & Field
When Track & Field reaches 104 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock $2,000.
104 / 104 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Volleyball 5k Challenge
Bob Drange Memorial 1869 Challenge benefitting Volleyball given by his sons Ed and Dave. The Challenge will match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for gifts to Volleyball. Bob's granddaughter, Marissa, plays for the Tigers.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
$1,000
BONUS Men's Tennis Challenge!!
When Men's Tennis reaches 12 more donors (for 3x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,000!!
12 / 12 Donors
Completed
$25,000
BONUS Parent Challenge!
Tim and Erika Wendt P'19, P'23 challenge other Trinity University parents to make a gift to the fund of their choice. When 150 parents make a gift during the 1869 Challenge, they will unlock $25,000 for Trinity Students.
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
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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 $32,382.97
2 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity $20,685.00
3 Spurs Sorority $18,860.48
4 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority $15,840.55
5 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority $15,556.07
6 Triniteer Fraternity $14,366.00
7 Omega Phi Fraternity $6,355.00
8 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority $6,330.00
9 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity $4,260.00
10 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity $3,855.00
11 Zeta Chi Sorority $2,947.05
12 Alpha Psi Omega Alumni $2,290.00
13 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity $1,485.55
14 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority $1,300.09
15 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority $715.00
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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 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 121
2 Spurs Sorority 107
3 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 82
4 Zeta Chi Sorority 41
5 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 35
6 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 24
7 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 14
8 Delta Theta Nu Sorority 1
Ended
$5,000
ANOTHER BONUS Parent Challenge!!
An anonymous 2028 Family will make a $5000 donation in support of Trinity University students when 50 parents make a gift to the fund of their choice.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$5,000
BONUS Challenge for Swimming & Diving
When Swimming & Diving reaches 48 more donors (3x roster), they will unlock an additional $5,000
48 / 48 Donors
Completed
Participating Groups
Academics Athletics Club Sports & Recreation Critical Funds Endowed Funds or Scholarships Entrepreneurship Greek Life HCAD Annual Fund KRTU Other Campus Areas Other Student Activities Student Organizations Trinity Fund/Student Scholarships TU Press

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