Generosity abounds on Newman Giving Day

Students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members rallied together to raise money during Newman University Giving Day Feb. 28 with competitions, matching challenges, campus scavenger hunts and more.

The aim for 2024 Giving Day was to secure 200 donors, and this year the community went above and beyond with gifts from 234 individuals. Among these generous contributors were 49 current Newman students, which emphasized the active involvement of students in supporting their university. A grand total of $62,812 was raised for Newman University.

Director of Advancement Services and Annual Giving Laura Hartley emphasized the importance of bringing people together throughout all 24 hours of Giving Day.

“There are lots of ways people can spend their money and many organizations to donate to, but choosing to support Newman is an investment in the future unlike any other,” Hartley said. “You get to be a silent contributor to someone else’s story, helping them accomplish their goals and I think that is a pretty amazing thing.”