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Matches, Challenges, Leaderboards & Events

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events

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Match
$10K UH Energy Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Thank you for supporting UH Energy!
$1,223 MATCHED
Ended
$9,800
Centennial Project Unlock Challenge
We've completed the Centennial Project Unlocking Challenge! Because of generous supporters like you, $9,800 has been unlocked for the Centennial Project.
98 / 98 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Most Participation Leaderboard Challenge
The top three colleges or units that receive the highest number of gifts will unlock an additional $2,000 each!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,000 Centennial Project 98
2 $2,000 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 78
3 $2,000 Staff Council 77
4 College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 74
5 College of Education 47
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Event
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!
Ended
Event
Farthest 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!
Ended
$1,000
Faculty/Staff Unlocking Challenge
We've completed the Faculty/Staff Unlocking Challenge! Because of generous supporters like you, $1,000 has been unlocked for Staff Council Support for Cougar First Impressions!
98 / 98 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Student Affairs Leaderboard Challenge
The top three Division of Student Affairs departments that receive the most dollars raised will unlock an additional award! First place will unlock $500, second place will unlock $300 and third place will unlock $200.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Raised
1 $500 Children's Learning Centers $273.00
2 $300 Center for Student Empowerment $264.00
3 $200 Counseling and Psychological Services $234.00
4 Center for Student Advocacy and Community $139.00
5 Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center $111.00
Ended
$500
Young Alumni Unlocking Challenge
We've completed the Young Alumni Unlocking Challenge! Because of generous supporters like you, $500 has been unlocked for the Centennial Project.
28 / 50 Donors
Ended
2
Match
$12K PROMES Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Thanks to generous supporters like you, $12,000 has been matched for the PROMES Anniversary Endowment at the Cullen College of Engineering!
$710 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
$5K UHAAF Hines Alumni Association Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Thanks to generous supporters like you, $5,000 has been matched for the Hines College Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund!
$2,652 MATCHED
Ended
Event
Farish Hall $55 for 55 Years Challenge
Thank you for supporting the College of Education!
Ended
Event
UH Law Center Sticker Drive
Thank you for supporting the University of Houston Law Center!
Ended
$10,000
Early Bird Challenge
We've completed the Early Bird Challenge! Because of generous supporters like you, $10,000 has been unlocked for the Centennial Project.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
Event
UH Giving Day Student Celebration
Celebrate at Butler Plaza – Join the excitement on March 5 from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Butler Plaza! Participate in activities like signing a thank-you card for our amazing donors and score an exclusive Giving Day T-shirt. We’ll have snacks and fun prizes available (while supplies last)!
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Event
Centennial Time Capsule Challenge
Thank you for participating in the Centennial Time Capsule Challenge!
Ended
Leaderboard
Most Dollars Raised Leaderboard Challenge
The top three colleges or units that raise the most dollars will unlock an additional $2,000 each!
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $2,000 Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts $20,319.25
2 $2,000 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences $8,835.00
3 $2,000 Cullen College of Engineering $7,418.00
4 UH Law Center $6,843.27
5 Centennial Project $6,641.39
Ended
Event
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!
Ended
Event
Last Gift Unlocking Challenge
Last, but not least, the area that receives the last gift of our 98-hour celebration on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!
Ended
Leaderboard
UHAAF Network Unique Donor Leaderboard Challenge
Show your Cougar spirit by supporting your favorite participating UHAAF network! The network with the most unique donors will unlock an additional $500 in support. Make your move and help your network come out on top!
Rank Prize Alumni Networks Donors
1 $500 UHAAF Hispanic Alumni Association 23
2 UHAAF Conrad N. Hilton Alumni Association 4
3 UHAAF Hobby School of Public Affairs Alumni Association 3
4 UHAAF LGBTQ Alumni Network 3
5 UHAAF Black Alumni Association 2
Ended
2
Match
Coogs at Work Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Thank you for supporting the Houston Works Scholarship Fund!
$410 MATCHED
Ended
$1,000
UHAA Class Ring Scholarship Unlocking Challenge
Thanks to generous supporters like you, $1,000 has been unlocked for the UHAA Class Ring Scholarship Fund!
$3,325 / $4,000 Raised
Ended
2
Match
$10K CLASS Dean Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Dean O'Connor and the Dean's Advisory Board Members say thank you for supporting the CLASS Scholarship Fund!
$8,235 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
$15K Houston Shakespeare Festival Guinn Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Pamela and Rusty Guinn say thank you for supporting the Houston Shakespeare Festival!
$15,000 MATCHED
Completed
Event
Optometry Decal Drive
Thank you for supporting the College of Optometry!
Ended
Event
Houston Public Media Passport to PBS Challenge
Thank you for supporting Houston Public Media!
Ended
Participating Groups
Centennial Bench Centennial Project Fund for UH Spirit Cords Cougar Experience Scholarship Last Mile Scholarship Houston Works 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 Alumni Association UH Alumni Association Foundation UH Athletics UH Energy UH Law Center UH Libraries

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