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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Capital One Expands Student Opportunities in Applied Experience Design
A new partnership with Capital One provides scholarships, mentoring and networking support for UT Dallas students in the Bass School’s applied experience design and research program.
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Young Alumna Supports Students, Honors Mentor’s Impact
Veda Tsai BA’22 created the Edward J. Harpham Awards to fund scholarships for students in the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College and honor her life-changing relationship with a former professor.
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UT Dallas Supporters Celebrate North Texas Giving Day
Donors across North Texas came together to support charitable causes at The University of Texas at Dallas during North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 18.
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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