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
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
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
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
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
The Founders Society honors cumulative giving of $100,000 or more by individuals, companies and foundations.
The Laureates Society
The Laureates Society recognizes lifetime contributions of $1 million and above.
Giving Stories
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AWARE Dallas Grant Supports Alzheimer’s Research
Seed funding from AWARE Dallas helped drive groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research at UT Dallas, spurring a $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
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Keeping a Son’s Memory Alive
Colton William Roberts was a rising junior at UT Dallas when his life was tragically taken by a driver under the influence. Two endowments established by his parents will keep Colton’s memory alive by supporting students and faculty in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
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Jindal School Students Earn Support for Callier Center
A grant writing assignment transformed into real impact for the Callier Center for Communication Disorders as students competed to win a $10,000 donation from alumnus Mike Brodie BS’76.
Contact us today.
Learn about how you can contribute to the continued mission of UT Dallas, and be a part of our future.
Diana Aguirre
Director of Development
Donor Engagement and Strategic Initiatives
972-883-6944
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