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Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events

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Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Match
Cynthia Heath, ba ’71, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 to support scholarships for incoming freshmen students.
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School of Business Data Analytics Program Match
Scot Ferrell, bba '85, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $4,500 for gifts made to the School of Business Data Analytics Program.
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Track & Field / Cross Country Match
The Lanman Family will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 towards the Washburn Track & Field / Cross Country Team.
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School of Nursing Uworld Study Program Match
The Washburn University board of trustees is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the School of Nursing Uworld study program
$750 MATCHED
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International Business Scholarship Fund Match
Tim, bba '75, jd ’79, and Margaret, ba ’72, Carkhuff, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for gifts to School of Business International Business Scholarship Fund
Completed
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Modern Languages Program Enhancement Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to help enhance the Modern Languages department.
$50 MATCHED
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Ichabod Athletics Scholarship Match
Tim, bba '75, jd ’79, and Margaret, ba ’72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 in gifts toward the Ichabod Athletics Scholarship fund.
Completed
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Excellence in Athletics Match
Marcia, b ed '65, and Bill Haag will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 toward the Excellence in Athletics fund.
Completed
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Social Work Program Enhancements
The Washburn University board of trustees will support dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to help enhance the Social Work department.
$485 MATCHED
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School of Business Wall Street Journal Match
The Washburn University board of trustees is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward the School of Business, Wall Street Journal fund.
$407 MATCHED
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Baseball Team Match
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 for gifts directed toward the baseball team program fund.
$500 MATCHED
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Help Save Washburn History Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward digitally achieving the KAW yearbook to share with the Washburn community.
$750 MATCHED
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Dancing Blues National Competition Travel Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward the Dancing Blues National Competition Travel opportunity.
$750 MATCHED
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School of Nursing Auris Stethoscope Match
The Washburn University board of trustees is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the School of Nursing to purchase stethoscopes.
$750 MATCHED
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Project Non Nobis Solum Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward the Project Non Nobis Solum fund.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
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Learning in the Community Scholarship Match
Lacey Keller, bba '08, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for gifts to the Learning in the Community (LINC) Scholarship fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
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KTWU Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to support KTWU.
$750 MATCHED
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Recital Hall Match
Charlotte Adair, b ed '70, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 toward the Recital Hall.
$1,000 MATCHED
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School of Nursing Casting Supply Station Match
The Washburn University board of trustees is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the School of Nursing to purchase a casting supply station.
$750 MATCHED
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$750
Mass Media Program Enhancement Challenge
In honor of Washburn's 157th Birthday, an anonymous donor will give an additional $750 to the Mass Media department after 57 gifts are made to help enhance the program.
57 / 57 Gifts
Completed
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School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence #3
Tim, bba '75, jd ’79, and Margaret, ba ’72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 in gifts toward the School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
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International Programs Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward International Programs.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
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Mass Media Program Enhancement Match
Bill, ba '74, H '19, and Malinda Malloy will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for gifts to the Mass Media Program Enhancement Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Chemistry: Fluoride Ion Selective Electrodes Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward the Chemistry department for the purchase of fluoride ion selective electrodes
$750 MATCHED
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International and Comparative Law Center
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward the International and Comparative Law Center.
$750 MATCHED
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Mathematics and Statistics Program Enhancements Match
Phil Etzel, ba '71, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 toward the Mathematics and Statistics Department.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Women's Basketball Match #2
Ron, ba '85, & Mischa, mba '91, bba '85, bs '82, McHenry will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 toward the Washburn Women’s Basketball Fund.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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Political Science Study Abroad Match
Linda Tuller, ba '90, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 to support Political Science students studying abroad.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Adopt-A-Turtle Match
Bob, ba '63, & Helen Meinershagen will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 for the Adopt A Turtle project in the biology department.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Football Team Match
Bruce and Jenna Ringwood, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for gifts made to the Washburn Football Team.
$1,000 MATCHED
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School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence Match #2
Mark Yardley, bba ’77, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 for gifts to the School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Leaderboard
Highest Dollar Total
Your generosity shapes Washburn University's future and the opportunities available to students. Thank you for giving to these projects and departments!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence $20,719.46
2 Washburn Fund for Excellence $8,460.00
3 Golf Program Fund $7,505.00
4 School of Law Dean's Fund for Excellence $5,900.00
5 Adopt-A-Turtle $4,620.00
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Leaderboard
Highest Number of Gifts
Gifts of any size matter, and they all add up to make a major difference at Washburn University. These projects or funds have the highest number of gifts making an impact today!
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Mass Media Program Enhancements 138
2 Adopt-A-Turtle 57
3 Leadership Institute 57
4 LinC Bonner Scholars 53
5 Political Science Travel Fund 50
Ended
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Theatre: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Match
Bill and Emilie Gahnstrom will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 toward the Theatre traveling to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Alumni Association Scholarship Match
Tim, bba '75, jd ’79, and Margaret, ba ’72, Carkhuff, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 to support the Alumni Association Scholarship fund.
Completed
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Dancing Blues National Competition Travel Match #2
Bill and Emilie Gahnstrom will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 toward the Dancing Blues National Competition Travel opportunity.
Completed
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Physics and Astronomy Student Travel Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to support student travel opportunities within the Physics and Astronomy department.
$585 MATCHED
Ended
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Doing the Right Thing - Ethics in Business
Mike Elpers, bba '80, and Lonnie Hossfeld, bba '80, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 toward the School of Business Doing the Right Thing, Ethics in Business.
Completed
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Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Program Enhancement Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will support dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to help enhance the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies department.
$300 MATCHED
Ended
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School of Law Dean's Fund for Excellence Match
Tim, bba '75, jd ’79, and Margaret, ba ’72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 in gifts toward the School of Law Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Henderson Hall Renovation Match
In memory of Michael J. Carter, bba '87, a matching gift challenge has been set up to support the Henderson Hall Renovation. This match is dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 to support the Henderson Hall Renovation.
$4,108 MATCHED
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Forensic Anthropology Recovery Unit Scholarship Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will support dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward the Forensic Anthropology Recovery Unit Scholarship.
$750 MATCHED
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Women's Soccer match
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 for gifts toward women's soccer program fund.
$500 MATCHED
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Softball Match
Bill and Emilie Gahnstrom will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 toward the Washburn Softball Team.
$2,000 MATCHED
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Diverse Teacher Initiative Match
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 to help the Education Department recruit and retain diverse elementary education majors.
$2,000 MATCHED
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Biology Department Match
Dr. Ross Johnson and Jane, b ed '71, Johnson will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 toward the Biology Department.
$2,500 MATCHED
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African American and African Diaspora Studies Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to the African American and African Diaspora Studies Program.
$750 MATCHED
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Sociology and Anthropology Scholarships Match
Tim, bba '75, jd ’79, and Margaret, ba ’72, Carkhuff, will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 for gifts to the Sociology and Anthropology Department Scholarship Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Volleyball Team Match #2
Marty and Molly Pfannenstiel will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to support the volleyball program.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
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Fraternity and Sorority AFLV Conference Travel Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward the Fraternity and Sorority AFLV Conference.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
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Football Program Match #2
Marty and Molly Pfannenstiel will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 for gifts to the football program.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
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Ichabods Moving Forward Match
Tim, bba '75, jd ’79, and Margaret, ba ’72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 in gifts toward helping students during financial emergencies - the Ichabods Moving Forward fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Ichabod Opportunity Fund match #2
The Washburn University Foundation board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $250 for gifts to the Ichabod Opportunity Fund.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
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Washburn Tech Dean's Fund for Excellence
Tim, bba '75, jd ’79, and Margaret, ba ’72, Carkhuff will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 in gifts toward the Washburn Tech Dean's Fund for Excellence
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Mulvane Art Museum Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 to support the Mulvane Art Museum.
$750 MATCHED
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Leadership Institute Co-Curricular Experiences Match
The Washburn University board of trustees will match dollar-for-dollar up to $750 toward the Leadership Institute.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
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Volleyball Team Match
Dani, bba '05, McHenry-Schmidt will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 toward the Washburn Volleyball team.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence Match
Lance, bba '12, and Emma Cahill will match dollar-for-dollar up to $4,500 for gifts to the School of Business Dean's Fund for Excellence.
$4,500 MATCHED
Completed
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Golf Team Match
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500 toward the Washburn Golf team.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
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Men's Basketball Match #2
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 to support Washburn Men's Basketball team.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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Men’s and Women’s Tennis Team Match
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 toward the Men’s and Women’s Tennis Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Women's Basketball Match
An anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 toward the Washburn Women’s Basketball Fund.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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Ichabod Opportunity Fund Match
Terri, bsn '76, and Mark Strong will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 toward the Ichabod Opportunity Fund.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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Men's Basketball Match
Garrett, bba ’10, & Caley, ba ’11, Love will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 toward the Washburn Men’s Basketball team.
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Participating Groups
Enhancing Education & Research Expanding Travel & Study Abroad Fostering Diversity & Inclusion Helping with Student Emergencies Providing Scholarships Athletics Department The College of Arts and Sciences The School of Applied Studies The School of Business The School of Law The School of Nursing Washburn Tech Henderson Renovation Recital Hall KTWU

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