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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 Tile Image
KSU + SPSU Alumni Initiatives
Athletics Tile Image
Athletics
Student Affairs Tile Image
Student Affairs
Bagwell College of Education Tile Image
Bagwell College of Education
Michael J. Coles College of Business Tile Image
Michael J. Coles College of Business
College of Architecture and Construction Management Tile Image
College of Architecture and Construction Management
Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts Tile Image
Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts
College of Computing and Software Engineering Tile Image
College of Computing and Software Engineering
Graduate College Tile Image
Graduate College
Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences Tile Image
Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Science and Mathematics Tile Image
College of Science and Mathematics
KSU Journey Honors College Tile Image
KSU Journey Honors College
Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Tile Image
Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Wellstar College of Health and Human Services Tile Image
Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
Special Initiatives and Scholarships Tile Image
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
Ended
2
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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
2
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
2
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
2
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
2
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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
2
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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
2
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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
2
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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
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2
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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
2
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
2
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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
2
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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
2
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
2
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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
2
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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
2
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
2
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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
2
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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
2
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Student Leadership Match
Support the Department of Student Leadership with a $500 match dollar-for-dollar from alumnus, Alexander Nixon '21
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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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 1487
2 FL 23
3 MS 12
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