U of I Raises Record-Setting $1.1 Million on Vandal Giving Day
April 17, 2024
MOSCOW, Idaho — During Vandal Giving Day on April 2-3, University of Idaho brought in more than $1.1 million in donations, an increase of more than $310,000 over the previous record set in 2023 for this annual event.
Started in 2016, Vandal Giving Day is a largely online event that raises funds for scholarships, colleges and programs across the university. In honor of U of I’s founding year, the event runs for 1,889 minutes and celebrates the impact of philanthropy at the university.
With 2,324 gifts from donors in 41 states, plus Canada, Australia, South Africa, Germany, Iceland, Ireland and the U.K., the number of gifts also set a new record with an increase of 505 over Vandal Giving Day 2023.
“We are grateful for the many individuals and organizations that chose to make a difference for our hard-working students and high-quality programs during Vandal Giving Day,” U of I President Scott Green said. “It’s inspiring to see the worldwide Vandal Family come together in this way to make a powerful impact for our university and our state.”
Most Vandal Giving Day donors are U of I alumni. Other donors include foundations and organizations such as Optum Idaho.
More information is at vandalsgive.uidaho.edu.
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Media Contacts:
Jamie Wagner
Director, Advancement Communications
208-885-0171
jamiew@uidaho.edu
Marie Duncan
Interim Director, Annual Giving
208-885-5366
marie@uidaho.edu
About the University of Idaho
The University of Idaho, home of the Vandals, is Idaho’s land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to more than 12,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky and Western Athletic conferences. Learn more at uidaho.edu.