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At Kennesaw State, we put our students first – enabling them to reach their greatest potential. For 24 hours, we’re calling all Owl and Hornet alumni, fans, and friends to come together to show their KSU pride while supporting scholarships, enhancing innovative student-focused programs, and providing faculty and staff research opportunities. Are you up for the challenge?

Participating Groups

KSU + SPSU Alumni Initiatives

Athletics

Student Affairs

Bagwell College of Education

Michael J. Coles College of Business

College of Architecture and Construction Management

Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts

College of Computing and Software Engineering

Graduate College

Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

College of Science and Mathematics

KSU Journey Honors College

Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

Wellstar College of Health and Human Services

Special Initiatives and Scholarships

$5,000

Alumni Challenge

Calling all KSU and SPSU alumni! If 400 alumni give, unlock $10,000 for student support from the KSU Alumni Association Board. The first 200 donors unlocks $5,000, with the additional $5,000 unlocking after 200 more.

400 / 400 Donors

Completed

Leaderboard

Owls Challenge

The top KSU Athletics Team with the most donors will unlock and additional $1,000 from Caric Martin, AB '76.

Rank	Prize	Team	Donors
1	$1,000	Baseball	28
2		Men's Basketball	13
3		Football	9
4		Women's Basketball	9
5		Women's Golf	7
6		Men's Track & Field/Cross Country	7
7		Women's Volleyball	6
8		Women's Track & Field/Cross Country	4
9		Women's Lacrosse	4
10		Men's Golf	4
11		Spirit Program	3
12		Softball	2
13		Women's Soccer	2
14		Women's Tennis	1
15		Men's Tennis	1

Ended

Match

Bagwell College of Education Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 for donations to the Bagwell Ambassador program and Emergency Assistance for Bagwell Students from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Completed

$250

OwlSwap Challenge

Unlock $250 for OwlSwap if 15 people donate to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to dress for success at career fairs, internships, and job, and to live more sustainably through clothing programs and educational events.

15 / 15 Donors

Completed

$1,000

CACM Dean's Challenge

Unlock $1,000 if 20 donors give to a CACM initiative from Dean Hazem Rashed-Ali.

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

$2,500

Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery Challenge

If 50 donors give any amount to the Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery (CYAAR), Amy '16 and Michael Taylor will unlock an additional $2,500.

50 / 50 Donors

Completed

Match

College of Architecture and Construction Management Dean's Match

Dean Rashed-Ali will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for donations to the CACM Excellence Fund.

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

College of Science and Mathematics Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for donations to the College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Fund from CSM Campaign Committee Members, Britt Fleck '98 and Tracy Styf

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

$250

Bailey School of Music Scholarship Donation Challenge

If $1,000 dollars is given, unlock an additional $250 for the Bailey School of Music General Scholarship from Betsy Wade.

$1,000 / $1,000 Raised

Completed

Match

Emergency Assistance for College of Science and Mathematics Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for donations to the Emergency Assistance for College of Science and Mathematics from Dean Heather Koopman and CSM Associate Deans.

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Faculty Match for Coles College of Business

Longtime professor at Coles College of Business is matching gifts dollar for dollar from faculty giving to Coles initiatives up to $1,000.

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

$500

KSU Journey Honors College Challenge

Elizabeth Smith Williams, KSUJHC Advisory Board Chair, will unlock an additional $1,000 for KSU Journey Honors College if 50 donors give to any Honors initiative.

50 / 50 Donors

Completed

Match

Nourish the Nest Match

For our largest match to date, thanks to a generous gift from Kate and Robert Kennedy, every donation to CARE Services will be matched up to $50,000. This support will fund the Nourish the Nest Food Access Initiative, providing meal plans, KCash, Dining Dollars, and dining hall meal swipes for KSU students in need.

Completed

Match

School of Art and Design Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 for donations to the Art and Design General Scholarship from Bill Beddingfield in honor of his mother, Florence Beddingfield '89.

Completed

$500

School of Government and International Affairs Challenge

Director Ramazan Kilinc will unlock an additional $500 if 20 donors support the School of Government and International Affairs

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

Match

Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Match

Dean Whitman is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 to support the SPCEET General Scholarship Fund.

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

$500

Staff Senate Annual Scholarship

If 20 donors give, unlock $500 for the Staff Senate Annual Scholarship, providing financial support to full time KSU staff members, from an anonymous donor.

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

$500

Tara L. Bates Gap Fund Challenge

If 20 donors give, unlock $500 to assist first-year full-time students with demonstrated financial need who face a gap after financial aid and scholarships from Tara Bates '97.

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

Leaderboard

Athletics Team Challenge

Caric Martin AB'76 is challenging all KSU Athletics Teams! The top 3 teams in terms of dollars raised will receive an additional $500 for their team.

Rank	Prize	Team	Raised
1	$500	Baseball	$2,640.00
2	$500	Men's Basketball	$2,365.00
3	$500	Women's Golf	$1,675.00
4		Football	$985.00
5		Women's Volleyball	$775.00
6		Men's Track & Field/Cross Country	$675.00
7		Women's Basketball	$650.00
8		Spirit Program	$400.00
9		Women's Track & Field/Cross Country	$300.00
10		Women's Lacrosse	$155.00
11		Men's Golf	$145.00
12		Softball	$50.00
13		Women's Soccer	$20.00
14		Women's Tennis	$10.00
15		Men's Tennis	$10.00

Ended

Match

Master of Accounting (MAcc) Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 in total donations to Master of Accounting (MAcc) student scholarships. Match provided by MAcc Director Heather Hermanson and professor Dana Hermanson.

$2,500 MATCHED

Completed

Match

"The Marching Owls" Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for donations to "The Marching Owls" General Scholarship from "The Marching Owls" Alumni Society

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

$250

KSU Food Forest Challenge

Unlock $250 to KSU Food Forest if 15 people donate to support a model for sustainable urban cultivation to mitigate climate change and promote food security which provides education, programming, and opportunities for volunteering for KSU students, staff, and faculty.

15 / 15 Donors

Completed

Match

Boos Family Scholarship Match

Match dollar-for-dollar in support of the Jean and Louis Boos Family International Study Abroad Scholarship to support Ancient and Modern Classics Study Abroad in the KSU Journey Honors College from the Boos Family.

Completed

$5,000

College of Architecture and Construction Management Challenge

For our largest challenge to date- Guanacaste Ventures U.S. is issuing a challenge to support the College of Architecture and Construction Management Dean's Excellence Fund to assist students through emergency assistance funding. For every 10 donors, $5,000 will be unlocked.

Completed

Match

College of Computing and Software Engineering Match

Associate Dean for Student Success, Dr.Lei Li, is matching dollar for dollar up to $1,000 to any gifts benefiting the College of Computing and Software Engineering.

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Dance General Scholarship Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 for donations to Dance General Scholarship from LaSona Turk.

Completed

$250

Bailey School of Music Scholarship Donor Challenge

If 20 donors give, unlock $250 for the Bailey School of Music General Scholarship from Wendy Lerner.

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

$500

Emergency Assistance Program Challenge

Elizabeth Smith Williams is issuing a challenge to provide direct support to student parents in the form of emergency financial assistance for formula, diapers, food, hygiene items, and emergency housing for those experiencing homelessness. If 50 donors support Emergency Assistance Program at any level, $1,000 will be unlocked to help more student parents overcome unforeseen hardships that may hinder their academic progress. Every 25 donors unlocks $500.

50 / 50 Donors

Completed

Match

Graduate College Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500 for donations to any Graduate College initiatives from the Graduate College Campaign Committee

Completed

$500

Mathematics Challenge

If 20 donors support the Mathematics Department, Zach Navejas '14, will unlock an additional $500.

20 / 20 Donors

Completed

Match

Parent and Family Programs Match

The Pipes Family Foundation is supporting a dollar-for-dollar match up to $1,000 for the Parent and Family Fund, providing KSU families the opportunity to stay connected with KSU!

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding, and Development Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 for donations to the School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding, and Development from School Director, Dr. Charity Butcher

$500 MATCHED

Completed

Match

School of Government and International Affairs Match

Director Ramazan Kilinc is matching dollar-for-dollar gifts to the School of Government and International Affairs up to $500.

$500 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Sports and Recreation Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 for donations to Sports and Recreation from Joey Webster '14 of Joey's Balloons.

$500 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Student Leadership Match

Support the Department of Student Leadership with a $500 match dollar-for-dollar from alumnus, Alexander Nixon '21

$500 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Theatre and Performance Studies Scholarship Match

Match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 for donations to the Theatre and Performance Studies General Scholarship from Don Vellek.

Completed

KSU Donors Giving a Hoot!

Rank	State	Gifts
1	GA	1488
2	FL	23
3	MS	12

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