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Celebrate CMU's GivingTuesday

Participate in GivingTuesday and give back to CMU students in need. This year, with thanks to generous donors, your gift can go a long way! On December 2, celebrate the season of generosity by supporting the CMU student scholarship or fund of your choice. Ignite opportunities, empower students, and help create a stronger CMU. Every gift counts toward our $525,000 goal!

Double Your Impact:

Explore our Challenges here to see how you can increase your giving impact.

Get More Involved:
Sign up to be a GivingTuesday ambassador here. Encourage others to give and get your name on the Ambassador Leaderboard! The ambassador ranked #1 will get to choose which CMU scholarship or fund receives a $250 donation.

Spread the Word:

Use the hashtag #igniteCMU on social media for the chance to show up in our GivingTuesday buzz section below!

You Fired Up for GivingTuesday!

5 days ago

Our GivingTuesday celebration has come to an end. Thank you very much to our generous alumni and friends for all you do to support current and future students. Every gift made an impact, and together, we continue to build a stronger CMU. Fire Up Forever!

Thank you for your GivingTuesday support.

Dec 03, 2025

We are always inspired by the generosity of CMU alumni and friends. On GivingTuesday, you showed once again that our community is strong and your support for students is unmatched. CMU students are thankful for you!

If you haven’t participated in the global giving movement yet, there is still time! Explore all the areas of support below and see how you can double your impact.

$2,000

Unlock a CMU General Scholarship Fund Reward

Once the CMU General Scholarship Fund reaches this goal, a reward of $2,000 goes back to students, helping them where they need it most!

$2,000 / $2,000 Raised

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Diane S. Krider PRSSA Chapter Young Professional Award Match Challenge

Thanks for giving back to the Diane S. Krider PRSSA Chapter Young Professional Award! A total impact of $2,000 was given to help IPR majors and members of PRSSA.

$1,000 MATCHED

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Ken Stevens Memorial Photojournalism Endowment Match Challenge

All gifts are matched up to $6,000 for the Ken Stevens Scholarship that was created to honor Ken's legacy. Help CMU Journalism majors, CM Life staff members, or Grand Central Magazine photographers who have media-related aspirations.

$200 MATCHED

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Women's Athletics Excellence Fund Match Challenge

Thank you for supporting CMU Women's Athletics and helping to create a total impact of $4,000 for the Women’s Athletics Excellence Fund!

$1,800 MATCHED

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Wrestling Excellence Fund Match Challenge

Thank you for supporting CMU Wrestling and meeting the match!

$2,032 MATCHED

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Student Emergency Fund Match Challenge

Thank you for giving back to the Student Emergency Fund! Alumni and friends met the match to help CMU students in need.

$2,000 MATCHED

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$1,000

CMU Nonprofit Leadership Student Alliance's #Give2Grow Campaign Challenge

Thank you for giving back and helping to unlock the $1,000 matching gift courtesy of Isabella Community Credit Union!

$1,000 / $1,000 Raised

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$500

250 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 250 donors, $500 goes to the CMU General Scholarship Fund!

250 / 250 Gifts

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$500

750 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 750 donors, $500 goes to the Ignite Scholarship – For First Generation Students.

750 / 750 Gifts

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$2,000

Unlock an Ignite Scholarship - For First Generation Students Reward

Help first-generation students succeed! Once this fund reaches $2,000, a reward of the same amount gets unlocked.

$2,000 / $2,000 Raised

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Grace Helen Tallman Legacy Endowment Match Challenge

Thank you for supporting CMU nursing students and the future outstanding nurses of the world!

$12,700 MATCHED

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Parr Internship Fund Match Challenge

Thank you for supporting student interns majoring in Exercise and Health Sciences!

$375 MATCHED

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Lacrosse Excellence Fund Match Challenge

Thank you for supporting CMU Lacrosse and student-athlete success!

$3,400 MATCHED

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CMU Student Food Pantry Match Challenge

Thank you for supporting the CMU Student Food Pantry and meeting the $2,000 match!

$2,000 MATCHED

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Finish Up Chips Match Challenge

Thanks to you and a generous donor, a total of $10,000 is going to the Finish Up Chips Scholarship to help our students finish their education as planned.

$5,000 MATCHED

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$2,000

Final Hours Challenge! Unlock a Finish Up Chips Reward.

Support the Finish Up Chips Scholarship from 7 p.m. to midnight on December 2, and unlock a $2,000 match for students in need of financial assistance near graduation. Help them cross the finish line!

$2,000 / $2,000 Raised

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$500

500 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 500 donors, $500 goes to the Finish Up Chips Scholarship!

500 / 500 Gifts

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$500

1,000 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 1,000 donors, $500 goes to support the CMU General Scholarship Fund.

1,000 / 1,000 Gifts

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