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PilotsGive A Big Success – Thank You!

April 16, 2021

On PilotsGive (April 7-8), more than 2,500 donors gave $835,000 in support of scholarships, academic programs, Pilot athletics and more. Pilots across the country and around the world participated throughout the 24-hour period including students, alumni, parents, regents, faculty, staff, and friends of the University.
Several donors offered generous challenge gifts in support of specific programs or as competitions. Their leadership motivated the Pilot community to give generously to the causes they care most about.
 
The winners of the competitions are:
Academic Challenge
1st Place ($8,000): College of Arts & Sciences, 144 donors
2nd Place ($5,000): School of Nursing, 118 donors
3rd Place ($2,000): Shiley School of Engineering, 109 donors
Beyond the Bluff Challenge
1st Place ($8,000): Campus Ministry, 78 donors
2nd Place ($5,000): Moreau Center, 70 donors

3rd Place ($2,000): Clark Library, 39 donors

Student Club Challenge
1st Place ($100): Society of Women Engineers, 18 donors
2nd Place ($75): Womxn of Color Club, 15 donors
3rd Place ($50): Black Student Union, 9 donors
View all challenge results by using this link.
 
Thank you to everyone who participated by giving and spreading the word for this year’s PilotsGive! Your efforts made an impact during a challenging year, resulting in crucial funding that will provide UP students with the support and resources they need to thrive. Together we all add UP!

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