Carnegie Mellon University
December 13, 2022

Together, Tartans Make History

Giving CMU Day 2022 lands with a record number of supporters

By Lauren Sisco

On Nov. 29, 6,476 Tartans from around the world came together to support Carnegie Mellon students with more than $1.8 million in just 24 hours!

During Giving CMU Day, which this year had a theme of “24 to Soar,” $450,000 in challenge and match gifts were unlocked throughout the day. That means each gift given was often doubled — or even tripled — in impact. 

Throughout the high-flying 24 hours of Giving CMU Day, 382 unique programs and initiatives at CMU — from research to student organizations — were touched by Tartan generosity. Every dollar given will allow Tartans to go into the new year with the resources and determination to realize their goals.

Read on to learn more about this extraordinary day!

It’s not too late for you to make a difference too! 

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Scotty holding signs - $1.8 million+ amd 6,476 donors

2,954Gifts to colleges and schools

656Gifts from global networks

346Gifts to scholarships and fellowships

1,142Gifts to athletics

800Gifts to university initiatives (like the Tartan Emergency Support Fund)

Challenge Winners

Senior Surprise

Three current seniors who made a gift to CMU during the Senior Surprise on Nov. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. were randomly selected to have $250 given to the fund they supported. Congratulations to:

  • Lance Miller
  • Olivia Corrodi
  • Bill Guo

Early-Bird Challenge

A donor who made their gift to any university fund before Nov. 29 was randomly selected to have $250 given to the fund they supported. Congratulations to:

  • David Decker

Plaid Palooza Challenge

Five students who made a gift to any university fund during the Plaid Palooza event from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 29 were entered into a random drawing to have an additional $500 directed to the fund they supported. Congratulations to:

  • Jia Nuo Daniel Chia
  • Nathanial Klein
  • Ankitha Vasudev
  • Trent Muskins
  • Teresa Cai

Bonus Challenge

The Office of the President offered a $400 bonus for randomly selected student donors who made a gift of any amount on Giving CMU Day. The students will have a $400 bonus added to the fund that they supported. Congratulations to:

  • Ashley Kim
  • Wenzhuo Xu
  • Xingxii Yan
  • Ethan Sterkeson
  • Silas Wang
  • Kevin Lin

Volunteer Challenge

The Giving CMU Day volunteers who secured the greatest number of donors through their ambassador link identified a CMU fund to receive an additional $250. Congratulations to:

  • Chad Darby
  • Colleen McMullen
  • Robert Bowle