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Our sincere THANK YOU to everyone who supported UTRGV Day of Giving 2024! Whether you donated, shared the event with your network, or both, your enthusiasm made #UTRGVDayOfGiving a success! 

Together, we are changing lives, creating new possibilities, and building a brighter future for the next generation!

We are honored to have you as a member of our Vaquero family, and we look forward to everything we can achieve together. We are The Future of Texas!

There are 135+ programs, funds, areas, and initiatives to choose from! Show your Vaquero pride with a gift by 11:59 p.m. (CST)! 🙏

There’s only 3 hours left…let’s finish strong!

Thank you to the many Vaqueros who have already made their gift during Day of Giving! Show your #UTRGV pride on social media using #UTRGVDayOfGiving #TheFutureOfTexas.

Don’t forget to check the leaderboards to see what we’ve achieved!

Proud UTRGV alum Vivien S. Sepúlveda shares how UTRGV shaped her journey and why she’s giving back to support the next generation of leaders. Her experience reminds us of the power of education and the importance of removing financial barriers for our students. 🤠🧡 #UTRGVDayOfGiving #TheFutureOfTexas

Dr. Hasina Huq shares a powerful message about how she became who she is today through university resources and support. Her story underscores the direct impact that donations can have on students, fueling academic excellence and preparing the next generation of leaders.

Let’s make today count! Every effort, every post, and every donation make a difference. Together, we can create a brighter future for UTRGV and the entire Rio Grande Valley. Let’s do this! 🤠🧡

With only a few hours remaining, we’ve nearly doubled our 2024 Day of Giving fundraising goal! Let’s make it happen, Vaqueros! 

How can you help? 

• Spread the word on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram!
• Record a personal plea video to encourage your friends to give. 
• Make a donation - every dollar counts!

Thank you for supporting UTRGV and #TheFutureOfTexas!  

✅ Dr. Giorgi Gotti matched $1,100 to the Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship!

There are still matches available to increase the impact of your donation. Here's one close to the finish line:

🙌 Rachel Rayburn & Brad Laux will match $1 per $1 donated to University Recreation (UREC) – only $50 left to complete this match!

Which UTRGV college or program can collect the most donations during 2024 Day of Giving? Will it be Engineering? Fine Arts? Business and Entrepreneurship? Athletics? 

Support your college/program and donate today! 

✅ $50 was donated, unlocking a $50 gift from Juan De La Rosa!

Who will issue the next challenge?! 💪

You can spread the word by sharing our posts from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #UTRGVDayOfGiving #TheFutureOfTexas

We’re over halfway through Day of Giving, with less than 11 hours left to give! Now is a great time to join one of our ongoing matches and challenges to see where you can make the most impact. 

Watch the video below to hear from Dr. Michael Aldape, Associate Vice Provost for Secondary Educational Partnerships, as he shares how UTRGV made him feel at home as a first-generation college student, and how the support he received helped him succeed. Now, he’s giving back by supporting the programs that shaped his journey!

Let’s transform The Future of Texas together! Whether it is $1, $10, or $100, no contribution is too small to change the lives and unlock opportunities for our students. Donate today! #UTRGVDayOfGiving

It’s 11 a.m., and we have 313 donors – nearly 70% of our goal! We need 137 more donors to reach 450! Let’s go, Vaqueros! 

Join the UTRGV community for the next 24 hours as we work together to transform The Future of Texas! This is your chance to be a part of something bigger. Together, we will change lives and unlock endless opportunities!

#UTRGVDayOfGiving #TheFutureOfTexas