On April 22, Maryville University celebrated its first-ever Maryville Giving Day. In just 24 hours, the Maryville community came together to share their Saints Nation pride on social media and support the #BigRedM. Through the generosity of 176 donors, Maryville Giving Day raised $343,750, surpassing our goal by over $90,000!

These gifts will change the lives of Maryville students for years to come. Donors were able to direct their gifts to the College, department, programs or scholarships that were most meaningful to them.

Maryville Giving Day celebrations included videos, photos and stories shared by Giving Day Ambassadors. These individuals shared what Maryville means to them and why they support the University through their time, talent and treasures. They spread excitement about Maryville Giving Day and encouraged others to join them in giving back.

Groups of generous donors helped increase the impact of Maryville Giving Day by pledging matching gifts and issuing challenges. This included the “Across the USA Challenge”: after gifts were received from donors located in 25 states across the United States, $2,000 was unlocked toward undergraduate scholarships. When that number increased to 50 states, an additional $3,000 was unlocked.

Another challenge honored the Sacred Heart Scholarship, which is awarded to a student who exemplifies the values of the Society of the Sacred Heart. After 10 donations were received from alumni who graduated from Maryville prior to 1973, $1,000 was unlocked toward this scholarship.