UWEC Giving Day 2026

One day, incredible impact.

Giving Day is approaching, and this year we're setting our most ambitious goal to date: $350,000 in support of our students and campus community.

Matching gift opportunities, engaging challenges, and meaningful ways to make an impact are all on the horizon. Mark your calendar...we can't wait to celebrate Blugold generosity together!

Ready to make an impact? Find your passion, make a donation, and share with others!

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Excellence Fund - $30,000 match!
Gary Withers '79 and his wife, Lori, have made challenging alumni on Giving Tuesday a tradition that keeps growing. What began in 2019 as a $10,000 match has increased nearly every year since. This year, Gary and Lori are back again, matching all gifts to the UW-Eau Claire Excellence Fund up to $30,000! Your gift to the Excellence Fund supports the areas of greatest need across campus — scholarships, research opportunities, academic programs, and the high-impact experiences that shape a Blugold education. Start your Giving Day off excellently: make your gift today and let Gary and Lori match your impact.
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College of Nursing Match - $2,500!
Constance Holden is a 1972 graduate from our College of Nursing and is excited to share in the tradition of challenging other Blugolds on Giving Tuesday. This year Constance is challenging alumni by matching all donations up to $2,500 made to the College of Nursing Fund! Your donation to the College of Nursing Fund will support scholarships, research opportunities, strong academic programs, and other high impact experiences for nursing students at UW-Eau Claire. Join Constance and making a donation to support our Blugold nurses!
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Honor's College - $2,000!
All gifts to the Honor's College will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we reach $2,000 thanks to Matt Berg '95 and Rebecca Berg'96!
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Fostering Success Scholarships - $7,000 match!
Jackie Crinion '74 as well as another anonymous donor are matching donations to the Fostering Success Scholarship up to $7,000! The Fostering Success Program provides support and resources for students who have experienced foster care, housing instability, or lack a consistent support system to fall back on.
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University Scholarships - $2,500 match!
Gifts to the University Scholarships Fund to provide scholarships for students in need will be matched until we reach $2,500! Thank you to Pete Distad '96 for sponsoring this match.
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Prison Education Initiative - $5,000 match!
Donations in support of the Prison Education Initiative will be matched until we reach $5,000! Thank you to Jackie Crinion '74 for sponsoring this match!
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Fill the Map Challenge - California
Represent California - be among the first to make a gift from your state and your gift will be matched up to $100!
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College of Arts & Sciences Student Travel - $1,500 match!
Gifts to the Arts & Sciences Advancement Fund to support student travel opportunities will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we reach $1,500 thanks to Greg Stoddard '71!
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Blugold Tuition Relief Fund - $5,000 match!
Anna Cardarella '03 and Andrew Sailing '04 are matching all donations to the Blugold Tuition Relief fund until we reach $5,000! Designed to assist those facing unexpected financial hardships, this fund provides scholarships to ensure students can continue their education without interruption. Take advantage of this opportunity to double your gift!
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Barron County Proud - $2,500 match!
Make a gift to the Barron County Proud Fund on Giving Tuesday, and your gift will be matched thanks to Hannah and Gaylon Greenhill. They are passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to get an education and are proud to support UWEC–Barron County. Take advantage of this opportunity to double your gift!
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McIntyre Library - $2,000 match!
All gifts to the McIntyre Library will be matched until we reach $2,000! Thank you to Dr. Sally Webb for sponsoring this match.
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Civil Discourse Program - $5,000 match!
Make a gift on Giving Day to support Civil Discourse and your gift will be matched until we reach $5,000 thanks to Scott Pratt and Teresa Browning. Scott is a proud 1978 Blugold alumnus and he and his wife, Teresa, are passionate about the work being done on campus to create a respectful place to engage in dialogue with those who have differing views. Take advantage of this opportunity to increase your impact!
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Campus Therapy Dog - $3,000 match!
Animal lover, Dr. Sally Webb is matching all gifts to the Campus Therapy Dog Fund dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000! Join Dr. Webb in making a gift today and your gift will be DOUBLED to support Mocha, the UW-Eau Claire Police Department's Therapy Dog!
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Fill the Map Challenge - $6,000 match!
Our Blugold impact spans across borders! Last year, Blugolds from ALL 50 STATES supported UW-Eau Claire on Giving Day, and we are aiming to do it again! The first $100 donated from each state will be matched! To sweeten the deal, if we receive contributions from every single state, an extra $1,000 will be unlocked to support UW-Eau Claire students! Help us make UW-Eau Claire Giving Day a nationwide success!

Turn your state gold by making a gift!

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