Wish UH A Happy 98th Birthday - Make Your Gift Early!

UH Athletics

WHOSE HOUSE? COOGS' HOUSE!

Join us as we celebrate the drive, determination and grit of Houston Athletics! With a legacy built on excellence, our student-athletes not only compete at the highest levels but also inspire a culture of achievement on and off the field. As we rise to new challenges in the Big 12, your support on Giving Day empowers our teams to continue their tradition of success.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S EXCELLENCE FUND

The Athletic Director's Excellence Fund fuels strategic opportunities and critical initiatives across Houston Athletics. By contributing, you provide the Vice President of Athletics with the philanthropic resources needed to meet the department's greatest needs and ensure UH student-athletes are equipped to excel both in competition and in the classroom.

Your gift directly impacts:

Strategic enhancements for our athletic programs.
Resources to help our student-athletes compete for Big 12 and national titles.
The ability to address areas of greatest need, fostering continued success.

Support the Athletic Director's Excellence Fund today and be part of Houston Athletics' wining legacy!

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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