As ������Ƶ prepares for the new academic year ahead, we celebrate the accomplishments and the incredible support of donors during this past fiscal year.

Learn more below about the impact that donors made in 2025-26.

Giving: How donors invested in students

������Ƶ provides an exceptional education, unique in the opportunities that are provided to students from the very beginning. Donor support helps bridge the gap between an ordinary education and unlocking the potential of all that ������Ƶ has to offer. From hands-on learning and mentorship, to ������Ƶ Experiences like study abroad and research, students can take advantage of what makes ������Ƶ special with the help of donor funding.

Donor generosity from the 2025-26 fiscal year will continue to impact students for years to come. Here are just a few of the ways in which donors invested in students this past year:

• $31.8 million raised for students
• 6,337 alumni donors
• 4,208 parent and grandparent donors
• 1,021 faculty and staff donors
• 364+ funds impacted
• 11 new planned gifts totaling $5+ Million
• ��𳦴ǰ���-�����𲹰쾱�Բ���������Ƶ Day 2026 raising $3.5 million
• Top funds supported: ������Ƶ’s Greatest Needs, ������Ƶ Student Scholarships, Academic Schools & Departments, The Phoenix Club and HealthEU

Student success: What donor gifts made possible

Thanks to donor support, ������Ƶ’s Odyssey Program reached a new milestone, welcoming the largest cohort in ������Ƶ history. You can learn more about this accomplishment on Today at ������Ƶ.

Donor generosity also led to a successful year for student-athletes. This year marked a 48% increase for annual giving to support Phoenix Athletics compared to just five years ago. Twenty student-athletes presented their research at the Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, and 93 student-athletes graduated in May 2026. All of this in addition to winning multiple CAA championship titles! 

More than 1,500 students walked across the stage to accept their diplomas during Commencement 2026. Thanks to donor support, students were able to see their dreams realized. Visit Today at ������Ƶ to read the stories of graduating seniors to see how donors helped them along the way.

Community: How we strengthened ������Ƶ together

������Ƶ’s network continues to thrive because of the engagement of alumni, families, faculty, staff and friends. Their involvement is what makes the university so special, strengthening our community and creating opportunities for future generations.

These accomplishments illustrate the tremendous impact of involvement with ������Ƶ:

Alumni

• 10,550 engaged alumni
• 186��alumni events with 3,547 attendees
• 2,427 alumni returned for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
• 2,523 alumni served as volunteers
• 296 shared their love for ������Ƶ as Social Media Ambassadors
• 33��Women of ������Ƶ events with 368 attendees
• 811 participants in Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
• 1,523 alumni participated in 
• 67 reunion committee members

Families

• 6,881�� attendees representing 1,939 families
• 32 Summer Welcome Events with 756 attendees in 23 States
• 364 “Ready, Set, ������Ƶ!” virtual attendees
• 116��FAMbassadors
• 7 parent Webinars���ɾ��ٳ���967�����ٳٱ�Ի����

Faculty & Staff

• 42 Giving Captains
• 4 Co-Chairs for Faculty & Staff Giving
• 105 ������Ƶ Day Champions

Together, these accomplishments tell the story of an extraordinary ������Ƶ community and its enduring commitment to giving back. Thank you to our 2025–26 fiscal year donors for investing in our students and their future.

For ������Ƶ students, opportunity often begins with someone they may never meet. For instance, a donor who believes in their potential.

That spirit of belief was on full display during ������Ƶ Day 2026, as alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends came together for the university’s 13th annual day of giving. Over the course of 24 hours, supporters made 6,214 gifts raising a record-breaking $3.58 million, with each gift being an investment in the experiences that define an ������Ƶ education.

From scholarships that make college possible to funding for undergraduate research, study abroad, athletics and student organizations, this year’s ������Ƶ Day touched 276 funds across campus. The breadth of support reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that every student has access to transformative opportunities.

“Yesterday, our community demonstrated once again what makes this university so extraordinary,” says President Connie Ledoux Book. “The success of ������Ƶ Day comes from the thousands of alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends around the world who step up every year to participate, and each of their gifts is a powerful vote of confidence in the promise of ������Ƶ students.”

She adds, “I am deeply grateful to every person who participated and encouraged others to join them. Because of you, our students will learn more boldly, lead more courageously and serve more compassionately.”

Throughout the day, momentum grew as challenge and matching gifts encouraged participation and amplified impact. Leadership donors helped spark enthusiasm and inspire others to give, demonstrating how collective action can multiply opportunity. We extend special thanks to the following individuals for making these initiatives possible:

• Trustee Kerrii Anderson ’79
• Steve Anderson P’16
• Trustee Toni Brown and Michael Brown P’20
• Jonathan and Tina Winnick P’28
• Joe and Lynette Zarrett P’27
• Trustee Dave Porter and Jen Porter P’11 P’19
• Trustee Bill Smith and Sue Smith
• Katie Sherborne P’27
• Liz and David Forgash P’28
• Patrick and Laura Strickler P’28
• Several anonymous ������Ƶ families

The celebration extended far beyond giving. Students gathered on campus for special events, faculty and staff joined in the festivities, and alumni across the country hosted regional gatherings. Social media lit up with maroon and gold pride, connecting the ������Ƶ community across time zones and continents.

Since its founding in 2014, ������Ƶ Day has grown into one of the university’s most meaningful traditions, generating more than $27.5 million through over 63,000 gifts in support of students. Each year builds on the last, reinforcing a culture of philanthropy that ensures ������Ƶ’s future remains strong.
For current students and those yet to arrive, the impact of ������Ƶ Day will be lasting — measured not only in dollars raised, but in doors opened, experiences enriched and dreams realized.

To learn more about the impact of ������Ƶ Day, .

Night of the Phoenix has become the largest singular fundraising event for ������Ƶ Athletics, with proceeds directly supporting the Phoenix student-athlete experience. The 2025 event celebrated an outstanding 2024-25 season in which ������Ƶ programs captured five Coastal Athletic Association championships and Phoenix student-athletes earned three of the conference’s five top academic and leadership honors.

“Over nearly two decades, Night of the Phoenix has transformed into an incredible celebration of the ������Ƶ community’s commitment to our student-athletes,” Director of Athletics Jennifer Strawley said. “The generosity of our supporters helps fuel our pursuit of excellence and ensures that we can provide a world-class student-athlete experience. We’re proud of the championships, academic success, and leadership milestones our programs achieved this past year, and we’re equally grateful for, and inspired by the continued investment from our donors in the future of ������Ƶ Athletics.”

Night of the Phoenix is guided by the department’s recently unveiled strategic plan, Phoenix Rising, which prioritizes championship success, academic achievement and holistic student-athlete development.

More information is available on the

Supporting scholarships and other campus priorities can be life-changing, just as it was for Liam Dupas ’26.

A filmmaker in the making

Liam Dupas never imagined that a scholarship could unlock the path to his life’s calling, but receiving the Don Bolden School of Communications Dean’s Scholarship did just that.

“This scholarship didn’t just help me financially; it inspired me to work even harder toward my goals,” Liam reflects.

Growing up in a large Atlanta public high school of nearly 4,000 students, Liam’s passion for filmmaking ignited unexpectedly during his senior year when he enrolled in film class. He learned that filmmaking is so much more than just directors and actors; it’s a powerful tool for emotional connection and storytelling.

At ������Ƶ, that spark has grown. Immersed in hands-on learning and mentored by professors and others with real-world industry experience, Liam is thriving. One standout figure in his journey has been Director of Technology, Operations and Multimedia Projects Bryan Baker.

“He’s more than just a teacher to me – he’s an inspiration and a role model,” Liam explains. “Through his audio class, I learned how the sound industry operates and got to work with Avid Pro Tools, an industry-standard software.”

Liam’s time at ������Ƶ has shaped not just his skills, but also his identity. From tight-knit friendships to the beauty of the campus and the deep support from faculty, ������Ƶ has become, in his words, his “home away from home.”

“������Ƶ has helped me grow academically, mentally, physically, spiritually, financially and socially,” he shares, “Because of this education, I’m working toward a future where I can give back — to my parents, my community and to ������Ƶ.”

The financial support from his scholarship has been a pivotal part of his ability to say “yes” to these experiences.

“This degree represents the culmination of years of hard work, the support of my family and friends, and most importantly, the generosity of donors. I know this is my ticket to a career in filmmaking — and I don’t take that for granted.”

-Liam Dupas ’26

As Liam enters his senior year, he has big goals. Following graduation, he hopes to work in commercial or freelance cinematography for a faith-based company – something fast-paced with quick production timelines that will make for lots of travel and impactful experiences.

“I hope to tell stories that leave an impact on viewers and continue to serve wherever the Lord takes me,” he says. “Thank you for believing in students like me. I’m committed to making the most of this opportunity, and I look forward to sharing the journey ahead.”

For donors who wonder whether their philanthropy makes a real difference, Liam is living proof. Your investment is not just funding education, it’s launching a new generation of storytellers who will move the world with their vision.

Liam’s story is one of many. Students across campus have similar stories of how donor generosity changed their lives.

Investing in tomorrow’s leaders

Donor support plays a vital role in shaping the ������Ƶ student experience and opening doors to transformative opportunities. ������Ƶ is proud to share the many ways donors gave back and invested in the university over the past year.

• $32.5 million given to support ������Ƶ students (including annual, capital and endowment gifts and pledges).
• 6,507 alumni gave to 298 various designations across campus.
• 4,008 parents gave to 410 designations across campus.
• $2.3 million planned gifts committed.
• $3.1 million donated for the 12th annual ������Ƶ Day held on March 6, 2025, with 43% of gifts coming from alumni, 23% from parents and grandparents, 21% from faculty and staff, and the rest from friends of the university and students.
• 61% of faculty and staff made a gift, with 970 members donating.

Supporting students through every connection

������Ƶ’s community continues to thrive, with 9,654 alumni and 2,560 family members actively engaged this year through volunteering and attending events. Their involvement made a lasting impact – here’s a look at how alumni, parents and friends made a difference:

• ������Ƶ held 201 events for alumni seeing a total of 3,757 attendees. Events included Welcome to the City, Cheers to ������Ƶ, Evening for ������Ƶ and more.
• 1,831 alumni came back to campus to celebrate Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
• 2,275 alumni volunteered at events supporting the university.
• New this year: ������Ƶ held 17 virtual events for alumni with a total of 317 attendees, and 322 alumni attended 23 different Women of ������Ƶ events.
• Lifelong learning saw 488 alumni participants engage with career coaching, career search foundations, Life @ ������Ƶ, ������Ƶ NEXT and webinars.
• 276 alumni served as social media ambassadors for the university, supporting initiatives and events by building engagement on their social channels.
• 7,257 family members attended Family Weekend 2024.
• 1,042 parents and students attended one of 37 Summer Welcome Events held in 20 different states.
• 1,152 individuals served as ������Ƶ Day volunteers, supporting 45 events with 6,298 attendees.
• 103 ������Ƶ families served as FAMbassadors – volunteers who help with events and other initiatives on and off campus.
• 41 faculty and staff members served as giving captains.
• 91 alumni served their reunion class as a member of their reunion committee, raising support for students and encouraging involvement.
• Over 1,000 alumni and students participated in ������Ƶ Q&A, an AI-driven platform that allows alumni to stay connected with ������Ƶ as a resource for students.

All of these statistics reflect what makes the ������Ƶ community special – the people that support growth and innovation through a spirit of giving back.

In a year that saw ������Ƶ claim five conference titles—four of which were won over a remarkable four-week span—the Phoenix Club, ������Ƶ Athletics’ fundraising arm, generated more than $2.3 million in annual operating support. This milestone marked the first time in university history that ������Ƶ surpassed the $2 million threshold. In total, more than 2,500 donors—including alumni, parents and friends of ������Ƶ—contributed nearly $6 million in support across the department. These contributions made a lasting impact through unrestricted funds, sport-specific initiatives, capital projects and endowments.

The new fundraising strategy introduced during the 2024–25 academic year led to a 65% increase in operating support, a 52% increase in total cash received and a 34% increase in overall fundraising production.

“As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, we adjusted our fundraising approach to create an environment that better enables our donors to support the areas of our department that align most closely with their philanthropic passions,” said ������Ƶ Director of Athletics Jennifer Strawley. “This new strategy, combined with the incredible enthusiasm of our athletics community in supporting our student-athletes, has positioned us for long-term success.”

Funding scholarships and the many designations on campus can truly change lives, just like it did for Megan Liebig ’24. Read more about her story below and the impact that donor generosity had on her four years at ������Ƶ.

Preparing for a new academic year offers an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments made possible through the incredible support of university partners, advocates and investors. See below for some of the highlights of the 2023-24 fiscal year:

Partners for ������Ƶ’s legacy

������Ƶ’s network remains vibrant and active, with a total of 9,083 engaged alumni and 2,503 engaged families. Here’s the tremendous impact of involvement with ������Ƶ:

• Throughout the year, ������Ƶ sponsored 263 alumni events on campus, nationally and internationally. These included “Welcome to the City,” “Cheers to ������Ƶ” and “Evening for ������Ƶ” events. At these events, alumni and others came together to celebrate the bonds they have through the university.
• 3,206 alumni participated in regional events held in their own cities.
• 2,114 alumni returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023, participating in events like Rock the Block, a special College Coffee, the Alumni Tailgate, the Young Alumni Celebration and, of course, the Homecoming football game against Monmouth that ended in a Phoenix win!
• 2,163 families attended Family Weekend 2023.
• 877 parents and students attended one of 35 Summer Welcome Events held in 16 different states.

Advocates for innovation and growth

Advocates engage with the university through their time and talents as they volunteer for various university initiatives. Whether they served their class reunion as a committee member or championed ������Ƶ Day through peer-to-peer fundraising – volunteers continue to be the heartbeat of ������Ƶ’s events and initiatives. Here is the breakdown of volunteerism this past fiscal year:

• ������Ƶ saw 1,972 total alumni volunteers for events held both on and off campus.
• 203 alumni influencers from the ������Ƶ community served as social media ambassadors expanding the reach of the ������Ƶ name through their personal social media channels.
• 326 individuals served as ������Ƶ Day Champions, raising money through ������Ƶ’s online peer-to-peer fundraising tool that will support ������Ƶ students for years to come through many designations.
• 138 parents served on Parents Council – working together to share strategic feedback on plans and goals for the university, through leadership level giving and providing resources for incoming families.
• 89 ������Ƶ families served as FAMbassadors – volunteers who help with events and other initiatives on and off campus.
• 38 faculty and staff members served as giving captains to raise support from their peers for various designations.
• 93 alumni served their reunion class as a member of their reunion committee raising additional support for students and encouraging involvement in Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.

Investors in ������Ƶ’s future

Donor support continues to make all the difference in the lives of ������Ƶ students, ensuring they have access to opportunities that allow them to become graduates the world needs. Through donor support, students pursue research, internships, study abroad, involvement in organizations, compete in competitions and pursue their passions. These donations propel students to achieve their dreams.

This funding will continue to impact students for years to come, and ������Ƶ is proud to announce the many ways in which donors invested in the university this past year:

• Alumni gave a total of $3.5 million to various designations across campus.
• 6,198 alumni made gifts last fiscal year. All of these gifts will collectively fund student scholarships and experiences for many years.
• Over 245 funds were impacted through donations. This means that funds across campus are widely supported. Whether it’s the Martha & Spencer Love School of Business, the arts, the School of Communications, Greek life, the CREDE, , a student organization, the Truitt Center or something else entirely – donor gifts will touch every part of campus!
• Parents and grandparents gave a total of $5 million to various designations throughout the fiscal year, with 4,383 parents and grandparents making gifts.
• $2.8 million of the fiscal year totals from alumni and families went to directly support ������Ƶ’s Greatest Needs, the fund that immediately helps with scholarships, programs and service learning, academic departments and faculty development – all to benefit students wherever it is needed most.
• 60% of faculty and staff made a gift to the university, with 932 individuals supporting students. In total, faculty and staff donated $383,264.
• On ������Ƶ Day 2024, more than 2,800 alumni gave and 1,289 parents and grandparents gave, helping raise $2.6 million for students.
• 13 alumni made planned gifts this year totaling $3,283,000.

These numbers reflect the heart of the ������Ƶ community and a continued spirit of giving back. Thank you, 2023-24 fiscal year donors, for supporting students!

Megan Liebig ’24

Megan Liebig ’24 is just one of the many seniors who graduated in May who knows the incredible impact of donor gifts. Originally from Durham, North Carolina, Liebig came to ������Ƶ with the help of the Glen Raven Mills Scholarship.

“Growing up, I had a pink scrapbook full of my college dreams. Pictures of campuses and course descriptions filled the pages as I dreamed of participating in my own scientific experiments and research,” said Liebig.

Looking back at her four years at ������Ƶ, she is proud that she has lived out her dream with some of that financial burden lifted off of her family’s shoulders thanks to donor generosity.

While at ������Ƶ, Liebig pursued breast cancer research because of her family’s history with this type of cancer. After four years of hard work, she proudly walked across the stage to receive her bachelor of science degree in biochemistry. She’s grateful that her research doesn’t end there though – thanks to her scholarship, which eased her financial burden for her undergraduate degree, Liebig is now able to continue this research as she pursues her Ph.D. in biochemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall.

“With four generations of breast cancer in my family, I am so excited to continue this research in hopes that it will have a positive impact on the future,” Liebig said. “Thank you so much donors, truly!”

Her story is just one of many. Students all across campus have similar stories of how donor generosity changed their lives. Thank you, donors, for making stories like this one possible.

The co-chairs, who are among ������Ƶ’s most engaged and generous alumni, were announced October 22 at the fall meeting of the university’s Board of Trustees. They will lead the final year of the ������Ƶ LEADS Campaign, which will conclude on December 31, 2022. They succeed ������Ƶ trustee and parent Dave Porter P’11 P’19, of Boston, and ������Ƶ alumnus, trustee and parent Chris Martin ’78 P’13, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, who chaired the first and second year, respectively, of the campaign’s public phase, which began in spring 2019.

“The ������Ƶ LEADS Campaign has had strong, steady leadership from the beginning, and that tradition continues with Priscilla Awkard, Christian Wiggins, Maity Interiano and Jack McMackin, who represent the next generation of alumni leaders,” said President Connie Ledoux Book. “The ������Ƶ community is grateful to Dave Porter and Chris Martin for their loyalty and outstanding service.”

Book also thanked ������Ƶ parents Joan Doherty P’07 and Ed Doherty P’07, former chair of ������Ƶ’s Board of Trustees, and Trustee Allen Gant, Jr., for their leadership of the campaign during its planning phase.

Priscilla Awkard ’95

Priscilla Awkard ’95 of Raleigh, North Carolina, has served in many leadership roles as an alumna, including as a member of ������Ƶ’s Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the President’s Black Life Advisory Council, the ������Ƶ Black Alumni Network, Phoenix Club Advisory Board and the Raleigh Regional Campaign Committee. A standout volleyball player, Awkard is also a member of the university’s Sports Hall of Fame and received the Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011 and Distinguished Service to ������Ƶ Award in 2020.

“I am honored and humbled to be asked to be one of the co-chairs of the ������Ƶ LEADS Campaign,” Awkard said. “It shows me that ������Ƶ trusts me to be a part of a monumental time in the history of ������Ƶ, and they know I only want what’s best for ������Ƶ.”

Awkard received a volleyball scholarship to attend ������Ƶ and credits her alma mater with preparing her to succeed, which inspires her to support ������Ƶ LEADS each year. She has also placed ������Ƶ in her estate plan with a generous gift to support the volleyball program and Black Alumni Scholarship, which she helped endow.

“I feel an obligation to give back to the place that helped develop me into the leader I am today,” said Awkard, Vice President, Teller Center, at Coastal Credit Union in Raleigh. “I’m so proud of what ������Ƶ LEADS has been able to do. The dedication and commitment of all those who have given is evident as this is the most money raised in ������Ƶ’s history.”

As of mid-October, donors had contributed $228 million toward the campaign’s historic $250 million goal.

Christian Wiggins ’03

Christian Wiggins ’03, CEO of FarmHouse International Fraternity in Kansas City, has given more than a decade of service to ������Ƶ, serving on the ������Ƶ Alumni Board and Charlotte Alumni Chapter and as a founding member of the Young Alumni Council. He has generously contributed to ������Ƶ’s Greatest Needs, Phoenix Club and Gender and LGBTQIA Center, along with The Inn at ������Ƶ.

As a first-generation college student, Wiggins knows firsthand the challenges many students face affording higher education and the power of scholarships to transform lives. In May, he made a second estate gift to support the Louise Amburn Memorial Scholarship at ������Ƶ, which he endowed to honor his great aunt and will assist low-income students from his hometown of western North Carolina. Increasing scholarship funding through endowment and annual gifts is the top priority of ������Ƶ LEADS.

“������Ƶ punches above its weight class in terms of what we’re able to deliver with top national rankings and student success with the endowment resources we have,” Wiggins said. “������Ƶ LEADS seeks to change that and to try and level the playing field with our peer and aspirant schools.”

Maity Interiano ’07

Maity Interiano ’07, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and on-air talent at Univision Network in Miami, attributes her success to ������Ƶ’s national leadership in engaged learning and to mentors in the School of Communications who helped guide her development as a journalist.

“I support ������Ƶ LEADS because I understand that the professional I’ve become started off with the education I received at ������Ƶ, and everything I’ve accomplished so far goes hand in hand with my ������Ƶ experience,” she said.

Interiano is a loyal donor to ������Ƶ’s Greatest Needs, the Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Network, Phoenix Club and School of Communications. She received ������Ƶ’s Top 10 Under 10 Award in 2012, delivered ������Ƶ’s Commencement address in 2017 and is a member of the President’s Young Leaders Council.

“Our generation has a chance to give back to a school that has given so much to each one of us,” Interiano said. “It’s our time to step up and make a difference for ������Ƶ’s future.”

Jack McMackin ’08

Jack McMackin ’08 is a member of the President’s Young Leaders Council and co-chaired the New York Regional Campaign Committee in 2019.

“This is an extraordinary time to be involved with ������Ƶ as it grows,” said McMackin, founder and managing director of Mission Innovation Network, a venture capital firm in South Bend, Indiana. “I’ve seen the progress ������Ƶ has made since I graduated while also staying true to its core identity, and that inspired me to be involved in the ������Ƶ LEADS Campaign.”

McMackin’s study abroad and internship experiences were pivotal to his growth as a student, which is why he makes annual gifts to the McMackin Family Scholarship for International Study, which he and parents Jack and Kathleen McMackin P’08 endowed in 2006.

McMackin encouraged all alumni to support ������Ƶ LEADS, adding, “As alumni, we now have the opportunity to act on our shared love of ������Ƶ and lift the university to even greater heights, supporting the next generation of leaders the world needs.”

About the ������Ƶ LEADS Campaign

With a $250 million goal, ������Ƶ LEADS is the largest campaign in the university’s history and will support four main funding priorities: scholarships for graduates the world needs, access to engaged learning opportunities such as study abroad, research and internships, support for faculty and staff mentors who matter and ������Ƶ’s iconic campus. As of mid-October, donors had contributed $228 million toward the goal.

Every gift to the university—including annual, endowment, capital, estate and other planned gifts—for any designation counts as a gift to the campaign, which will support students and strengthen ������Ƶ for generations to come. Visit to learn how you can make an impact with your gift.

“It’s hard to believe all that we’ve experienced this past year. Our daily lives challenged the ways we teach and learn – we’ve had to adjust the ways we engage at work and in our communities. However, what hasn’t changed is the passion of our community to support the power of an ������Ƶ education to make our world a better place,” says President Connie Ledoux Book in a special  to the ������Ƶ community.

On Tuesday, March 2, thousands of people around the world helped grow opportunities for ������Ƶ students. Together, the ������Ƶ community raised over $3.4 million from 5,609 gifts.

������Ƶ Day donors unlocked numerous opportunities for ������Ƶ students and the community by completing and participating in matches and challenges throughout the day.

As always, ������Ƶ donors were able to make a direct impact on the areas of campus that mean the most to them. These donors made gifts to 176 campus funds including scholarships, student organizations, athletics, affinity networks, schools and programs.

������Ƶ Day gifts of any size, to any area or program, also count toward ������Ƶ LEADS: Our University Campaign.

Here are some ways the ������Ƶ community can participate on ������Ƶ Day:

Students

College Coffee
March 2 | 9:40 – 10:20 a.m. EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for socially distanced food, fun and ������Ƶ Day branded giveaway items! Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

������Ƶ Day Extravaganza
March 2 | 4 – 7 p.m. EST
Young Commons

The Student Union Board invites students to the ������Ƶ Day Extravaganza to celebrate ������Ƶ Day on Tuesday, March 2. There will be live music by the band Shiny Penny, food trucks, a photo booth area and lawn games. Be sure to follow for more special announcements about ������Ƶ Day.

Class of 2021

College Coffee
March 2 | 9:40 – 10:20 a.m. EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for food, fun and ������Ƶ Day-branded giveaway items! Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks, and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

������Ƶ Day Senior Celebration
March 2 | 4 – 5 p.m. EST
Young Commons

Class of 2021, join a special hour to kick off the ������Ƶ Day Extravaganza. Come by Young Commons from 4 to 5 p.m. to pick up your Class of 2021 T-shirt and ������Ƶ luggage tag (be sure to make your senior class gift). Grab some food from a food truck and stick around for the band!

������Ƶ Day Extravaganza
March 2 | 4 – 7 p.m. EST
Young Commons

The Student Union Board invites students to the ������Ƶ Day Extravaganza to celebrate ������Ƶ Day on Tuesday, March 2. There will be live music by the band Shiny Penny, food trucks, a photo booth area and lawn games. Be sure to follow for more special announcements about ������Ƶ Day.

Faculty and Staff

College Coffee
March 2 | 9:40 – 10:20 a.m. EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for food, fun and ������Ƶ Day branded giveaway items! Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks, and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

Alumni

Join the Office of Alumni Engagement for a virtual toast as we celebrate ������Ƶ Day no matter where you are. Register in advance to be entered to win one of our many giveaways.

March 2 | 7:30 – 8 p.m. EST
Zoom

March 2 | 7:30 – 8 p.m. PST
Zoom

Parents and Families

Who says students get to have all the fun on ������Ƶ Day? Put on your maroon and gold, log onto Zoom and celebrate with other ������Ƶ parents in your region! We’ll feature ������Ƶ Day trivia, prizes for most spirited ������Ƶ attire, and more!

March 2 | 7 – 8 p.m. EST
Zoom

March 2 | 7 – 8 p.m. CST
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March 2 | 7 – 8 p.m. PST
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Friends, Fans and the Whole ������Ƶ Community

On Tuesday, March 2, the global ������Ƶ community can participate in a daylong celebration by sharing their ������Ƶ spirit on social media and making a gift to the area of campus that means the most to them.

As in years past, donors will be able to make gifts toward specific areas of campus that mean the most to them. These areas include student scholarships, affinity networks (������Ƶ Black Alumni Network, ������Ƶ Jewish Alumni Network, ������Ƶ Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Network and the LGBTQIA Alumni Network), academic schools and departments, and the Phoenix Club (������Ƶ Athletics). For those wanting to make a difference in the Alamance County community, consider making a gift to the ������Ƶ Academy, part of the Center for Access and Success. All ������Ƶ Day gifts will also count toward the ������Ƶ LEADS Campaign.

Make sure to follow @elonuniversity on , and for exciting news and updates, and don’t forget to download our special ������Ƶ Day digital swag package to celebrate throughout the day.

������Ƶ Day, the university’s annual day of giving, will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 5. This day is an opportunity for the worldwide ������Ƶ community to come together and make an impact on the lives of current and future ������Ƶ students. Now in its seventh year, ������Ƶ Day encourages engagement and philanthropy among all members of ������Ƶ’s global community. This year’s theme is All in for ������Ƶ, signifying the greater collective impact the ������Ƶ community can make by coming together to support the university.

>> Learn more at elon.edu/elonday.

������Ƶ Day officially began in 2014 as part of the university’s 125th anniversary celebration. Since then, ������Ƶ Day’s momentum and impact have grown year after year. Last year donors made history with 6,376 gifts totaling more than $2.3 million. Donors were able to make gifts toward specific areas of campus that mean the most to them, including areas such as student scholarships, academic schools and departments, and the Phoenix Club (������Ƶ Athletics), among other causes. ������Ƶ Day gifts of all sizes and designations will count toward this year’s total, and, for the first time ever, donors will be able to use Venmo (@������ƵGiving) in addition to the ������Ƶ Day website to make their gifts.

The ������Ƶ community can also participate in ������Ƶ Day events on campus and around the world:

On-campus events

• 9:40 – 10:20 a.m.: Come to a special ������Ƶ Day College Coffee (yes, on a Thursday!) in Alumni Gym.
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Visit Let’s Taco ‘Bout Philanthropy in Moseley Center to win a free taco.
• 5:30 – 7 p.m.: Stop by ������Ƶ Day Hoopla to play arcade games, get free food and win amazing prizes in Schar Center.
• 7 p.m.: Cheer on the Phoenix at the women’s basketball game vs. James Madison University in Schar Center.
• 7:30 p.m.: All seniors are invited to attend the Senior Toast in Lakeside Meeting Rooms hosted by the Senior Class Giving Committee.
• 10:30 p.m.: Come win fun prizes at ������Ƶ Day Bingo in Lakeside Dining Hall, sponsored by the Student Union Board.
• All Day: Enjoy special ������Ƶ Day-themed meals and snacks with ������Ƶ Dining. More info here – .

In addition, ������Ƶ Day events for alumni will take place in more than 40 cities around the world. These events will bring the momentum of the day directly to the ������Ƶ alumni network. To see a complete list of on-campus events and regional alumni chapter parties, visit elon.edu/u/elon-day/events/.

Make sure to follow @elonuniversity on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exciting news and updates, and tag your posts with #������ƵDay for the chance to be featured on ������Ƶ’s social media.

Questions? Please send an email to elonday@elon.edu or contact 1 (877) 784-ELON (3566).