A record-setting Giving Day 2021, thanks to the most awesome donors on the planet, had University of St. Thomas reeling with delight for all the support. On April 28, when the Together We Rise campaign came to an end, targeted support for UST’s schools and programs totaled $110,208.00, making it the most successful Giving Day to date.

The drive experienced a 48% increase in the number of donors from the previous year, and 142 of them were first-time givers to UST.

It’s always about making a difference in the future of St. Thomas students. Generous philanthropists responded throughout the day to the opportunity to give to more than 28 projects, initiatives and causes, including these:

Participating Campaigns

• Cameron School of Business Bloomberg Terminals
• Campaign for New Dance Floor
• Celts for Life Scholarship
• Center for Faith and Culture Scholarships
• Center for International Studies Endowment
• Center for International Studies Study Abroad Scholarships
• Center for Irish Studies Scholarships
• Center for Thomistic Studies Scholarships
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Computing Undergraduate Research & Scholarships
• Doherty Library Sponsor-a-Book
• Dr. Carl Scott Scholarship Fund
• Fine Arts, Drama and Dance Scholarships
• Freshman Year Study Abroad Scholarships
• Honors Program Books
• Learning Software and Hardware Upgrades for Students
• MSEIP Scholars Program
• New Degree Program for Students with Learning Differences Scholarship Fund
• Peavy School of Nursing Scholarships
• Refueling Station for Athletes
• Rising Stars
• Scholarships for Undergraduate Online Students
• St. John Paul II Institute Scholarships
• STEM Success Center
• Technology Needs for Associates Degree Program
• The St. Thomas Fund for Student Scholarships
• 10th Annual Two Saints and a Taco Tasting Tickets & Sponsorships

Gratitude

The University is extremely grateful to have seen the most donors and the most dollars ever on an annual Giving Day.