Giving Societies
Support from alumni and friends has earned UT Dallas a place among our nation’s top research institutions. The University is pleased to recognize the philanthropic contributions that have played a key role in the development of this young university. Recognition societies honor and thank donors whose generosity has helped secure UT Dallas’ future.
The Comet Whoosh Society
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The Comet Whoosh Society honors the annual loyalty of alumni donors at any giving level. Four membership levels highlight years of consecutive giving.
- Contributors: 2-4 years
- Associates: 5-9 years
- Partners: 10-19 years
- Champions: 20+ years
The Trellis Society
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The Trellis Society recognizes faculty and staff who make a gift to support any area at UT Dallas during the fiscal year. This includes gifts made through the State Employee Charitable Campaign to the Academic Bridge Program or to the Callier Center for Communication Disorders.
The Love Jack Society
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The Love Jack Society recognizes alumni and friends who give $1,000 and above to any UT Dallas school, center or program during the fiscal year.
The Legacy Society
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The Legacy Society pays tribute to individuals who make a gift to UT Dallas that lives on after their lifetime. Legacy Society members most often contribute through a planned gift in their will or trust. Others establish charitable gift annuities, which pay them income for life; some name UTD as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account. Learn more about legacy giving.
The Founders Society
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The Founders Society honors cumulative giving of $100,000 or more by individuals, companies and foundations.
The Laureates Society
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The Laureates Society recognizes lifetime contributions of $1 million and above.
Giving Stories
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Lyda Hill Philanthropies Powers Innovation at UT Dallas
Recent investments from Lyda Hill, one of Dallas’ premier philanthropists, are driving biotechnology and health care advancements at UT Dallas.
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Alumnus Pledges Support to Create Research Fund for Behavioral and Brain Sciences
A planned gift commitment from Dr. Steve Niemcryk BS’81, MS’83 will create a new endowment funding student and postdoctoral research in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
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Students Connect with State Farm Professionals
At the inaugural State Farm Scholars Dinner, UT Dallas students networked with representatives of State Farm, which has given more than $2.4 million to student-focused initiatives at UT Dallas.
Learn about how you can contribute to the continued mission of UT Dallas, and be a part of our future.
Contact us today.
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Diana Aguirre
Director of Development
Donor Engagement and Strategic Initiatives
972-883-6944
diana.aguirre@utdallas.edu
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The New Dimensions campaign aims to build upon a half-century of momentum, propelling our University’s growth and success through the next 50 years and beyond.
Help us create new dimensions of impact around the globe by supporting our efforts to attract the best and brightest students, enhance lives through transformative research and transform the arts at UT Dallas.