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Hobby School of Public Affairs

BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE

The Hobby School of Public Affairs is where knowledge meets action to drive positive change. Our students, faculty and community partners collaborate to tackle today's challenges and shape tomorrow's solutions. Through interdisciplinary curriculum, real-world experiences and a commitment to public service, we empower students to lead and transform communities. Join us on Giving Day to advance the future of public affairs education and support the next generation of leaders!

HARRIS FELLOWS PROGRAM

Invest in the future of public service through the Harris Fellows program at the Hobby School. This transformative initiative places undergraduates from various academic disciplines in Harris County offices as full-time, paid interns over the summer to support county government operations and work on critical projects in policy analysis, community outreach and constituent services. Your contribution directly supports stipends for these aspiring public service leaders, ensuring they gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact in their local communities.

Support the Harris Fellows program and empower tomorrow's public service leaders today!

Become a UH Giving Day Influencer

$500

Young Alumni Unlocking Challenge

When 50 young alumni make a gift of any amount on Giving Day, an additional $500 will be unlocked for the UH Centennial Project! To participate, you must have graduated in the last 10 years. Don’t forget to select young alumni as your affiliation on the donation page!

50 Donor Goal

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$10,000

Early Bird Challenge

When we raise $10,000 before Giving Day on March 7, an additional $10,000 will be unlocked for the UH Centennial Project — gifts to any designation count for this challenge. Let's go #ALLINFORUH!

$10,000 Goal

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First Gift Unlocking Challenge

Happy birthday, UH! The area that receives the first gift of the day on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!

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98th Birthday Unlocking Challenge

In honor of UH’s 98th birthday, the donor who makes the 98th gift on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 for the fund they supported!

Leaderboard

Most Dollars Raised Leaderboard Challenge

The top three funds that receive the most dollars raised will unlock an additional $2,000 each!

Department (90)

Leaderboard

Most Unique Donors Leaderboard Challenge

The top three funds that receive the most unique donors will unlock an additional $2,000 each!

Department (90)

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Furthest Gift Unlocking Challenge

Where in the world are you? The donor who makes their gift and is the farthest away from Houston (in miles) will earn an additional $1,000 for the fund of their choice!

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Last Gift Unlocking Challenge

Last but not least, the area that receives the last gift of the day on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at giving@uh.edu.

Participating Groups

UH Alumni Association Fund for UH UH Centennial Project Spirit Cord Cougar Experience Scholarship Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing C. T. Bauer College of Business College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics College of Optometry College of Pharmacy Cullen College of Engineering Division of Student Affairs Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Graduate College of Social Work Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Hobby School of Public Affairs Honors College Houston Public Media Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Public Art UHS Staff Council Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine UH Athletics UH Law Center UH Libraries

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