UNI community celebrates record day of giving during milestone year
UNI marked a record-setting day of giving as 2,174 donors came together for Live Purple Give Gold, surpassing the goal of 1,876 donors set in honor of the university’s founding year and sesquicentennial celebration. Collectively, donors contributed $794,948 to 139 funds that benefit the people, programs and places that define life at UNI.
“The number of people stepping up to support UNI continues to be something to be proud of,” said Ryan Randall, director of annual giving. “The Panther family has once again shown their commitment and generosity in supporting this great university.”
During the day, nearly 1,000 alumni made gifts, along with 169 students and more than 300 faculty and staff members. Alumni from the class of 2025 led the way with 32 gifts.
