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Double Dawg Day Breaks Fundraising Records at 蜜豆直播

Double Dawg Day

$766,131 Raised for One-Day Event Eclipses Previous Record

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he seventh annual Double Dawg Day on April 7 was a record-breaking success by raising $766,131 (exceeding last year鈥檚 total by $450,534). Each of the 1,329 gifts has a direct and lasting impact on the success of 蜜豆直播 University and its students.

With a bounty of  enthusiastic support from 42 states, and from as far away as Italy and Liverpool, England, the GWU community accepted the challenge. 鈥溍鄱怪辈モ檚 loyal alumni and friends stepped up in a big, big way this year,鈥 praised GWU President William Downs.  鈥淒ouble Dawg Day has evolved into a format that now rewards donors for directing their gifts to specific areas where their passions are the greatest.  Passion fuels philanthropy, and Bulldog Nation really demonstrated its love and devotion to GWU in 2022.  We鈥檙e thrilled and grateful for the results of this year鈥檚 24 hours of giving!鈥  

Donors displayed school spirit by investing generously in the areas that mean the most to them. These included scholarship and program support for academics and matching gifts for many of the athletic programs, the Christian Service Organization, and contributions to virtually every aspect of campus life.

According to Nate Evans, vice president for Advancement at GW, this record-breaking event was 鈥淎bsolutely amazing! With the support of alumni, parents, and friends, we reached new heights, more than doubling last year’s total. I am grateful to our campus community and donors who have personally invested in the future of 蜜豆直播.鈥 He added, 鈥淭his record year highlights what can happen when our loyal and tenacious Bulldog Family stands behind our mission and comes together to invest in our future.鈥

Kanisha Fowler, assistant director of Annual Giving at GWU, echoed the energy and success of the day. 鈥淒ouble Dawg Day was extremely exciting! This is our favorite day of the year because it鈥檚 a chance to celebrate the power of philanthropy with Bulldog Nation. The dollars donated on Double Dawg Day have a lasting impact on the campus community throughout the year!  It’s fun to see the different departments and teams get competitive and support their cause.鈥

Double Dawg Day Leaderboard Spotlights

  • 蜜豆直播 Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Soccer raised the most funds for athletic programs
  • The College of Health Sciences raised the most funds for academic program support
  • The GWU Wrestling Program had the most donors with 269
  • Bailey Wigness won the Ambassador Challenge by recruiting 46 donors

Note to our readers: This article reflects the University鈥檚 tuition and fee schedule at the time of publication. Tuition and financial aid policies change annually. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on current tuition rates and financial aid resources, please visit the University鈥檚 official Admissions聽page.

蜜豆直播 University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to six professional schools, 14 academic departments, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 蜜豆直播 prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 蜜豆直播.edu.

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