SMU Giving Day

3,243

TOTAL UNIQUE DONORS

$3.7M

TOTAL DOLLARS RAISED

5,145

TOTAL NUMBER OF GIFTS

On this one day, the entire SMU community came together to give back to hundreds of causes that make the University exceptional. Your support will change the lives of students, spark extraordinary possibilities and make a lasting impact on the Hilltop and beyond. We are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you!

THERE'S STILL TIME!

If you missed out on the fun this year, you can still make an impact with a gift to SMU.

Make Your Gift

PERUNA

SMU LIBRARIES

SMU ROWING

The numbers matter. The moments do, too.

SMU Giving Day was full of the kind of energy you can feel through every photo here, proud Mustangs, big smiles, real momentum, and a community that knows how to come together for something bigger than itself.

This was a day built on spirit, generosity, and the people who make the Hilltop what it is. Swipe through a few of the moments that made this year’s Giving Day one to remember.

#SMUGivingDay #SMU #PonyUp #MustangPride #SMUAlumni #OneDayOneSMU #GiveToSMU

SMU Giving Day was a success, and it happened because this community showed up in a big way. Thank you for the generosity, the energy, and the impact. Today was all about Mustang pride in action.

#SMUGivingDay #SMU #OneDayOneSMU #PonyUp #MustangPride #SMUAlumni #GiveToSMU

Thank YOU for giving to our program 💙

#smugivingday

Sending our sincere gratitude to our amazing community ❤️

SMU DataArts won the Research Funds Power Hour for the third consecutive year—receiving the highest number of individual donations among all SMU research centers and earning a $2,500 bonus award from the University.

Your support helps DataArts continue its work to provide data-driven insights for the agencies, funders, and organizations shaping arts and culture across the country. It means so much to have a community that shows up, year after year.

Results from SMU Giving Day 2026 available at the link in bio 🔗

#SMU #SMUGivingDay #SMUDataArts

What a day for the Hilltop.

Because of the incredible Mustang community, SMU Giving Day became more than a moment. It became a powerful show of pride, generosity, and connection. Together, you made the day unforgettable and helped drive SMU forward in a big way.

Thank you for showing up, giving back, and making an impact that will continue far beyond today.

#SMUGivingDay #SMU #OneDayOneSMU #PonyUp #MustangPride #SMUAlumni #GiveToSMU

𝙒𝙀 𝘿𝙄𝘿 𝙄𝙏! 🙌🏽

Because of your generosity, Athletes United raised $7,520 on SMU Giving Day, surpassing our $7,500 goal!

With an additional $4,000 gift arriving next week, the total impact is $11,520. 🤯

Thank you to the 41 donors who invested in the lives of SMU student-athletes and coaches. Your support is making an eternal impact. ❤️

And if you weren’t able to participate this time, we’re grateful that you are part of the Athletes United community and celebrating with us.

Thank you again for believing in this work and in the lives of these athletes. 🙌

#SMUGivingDay #AthletesUnited

THANK YOU MUSTANG FAMILY! 🐎🙌🏼🤩

#SMUGivingday #SMUGivingday2026

SMU Giving Day 2026 was one for the books! 🎉

A huge thank you to the entire Mustang Family for coming together and showing what makes SMU so special. It was amazing seeing student organizations and departments across campus rally support for causes that directly impact our community.

Proud to be part of a community that shows up, gives back, and has a little fun along the way. 🐎💙 #SMUGivingDay

🎉 We Did It, Mustangs! 🎉

The Black Alumni of SMU Scholarship Fun officially surpassed our SMU Giving Day goal!

Because of the incredible generosity of our community, we raised $14,020 from 73 supporters, exceeding our $10,000 goal.

Your support directly helps provide scholarships and opportunities for outstanding students on the Hilltop. This year alone, the Black Alumni of SMU proudly awarded 14 scholarships to deserving students, and your contributions help ensure we can continue investing in the next generation of leaders.

To everyone who donated, shared, and encouraged others to give — thank you for showing the power of the Mustang community.

💙❤️ Pony Up, Mustangs!

#SMUGivingDay #BlackAlumniOfSMU #PonyUp #SMUMustangs #ScholarshipsMatter

Just 1 hour left to move SMU forward.

There’s still time to support the students, programs, and causes that make SMU special. Find the cause that moves you and make your impact count before SMU Giving Day comes to a close.

Link in Bio.

#SMUGivingDay #SMU #OneDayOneSMU #PonyUp #MustangPride #SMUAlumni #GiveToSMU #FindYourCause

Giving Day! Big thank you to everyone who stopped by, supported us, and showed so much love to FGA. We’re so grateful for this amazing community. 🩵💙 #smudallas #GivingDay #smuoneday #fga

Just 2 hours left to move SMU forward.
There’s still time to support the causes, students, and programs that make SMU special. Find the cause that moves you and make your impact count before time runs out.
LINK IN BIO

#SMUGivingDay #SMU #OneDayOneSMU #PonyUp #MustangPride