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$ 5,283,361 raised 7,634 gifts
Cato College of Education has raised $ 31,047 from 107 gifts!

At the Cato College of Education, we are building teachers, counselors, and school leaders who will provide all learners with access to the highest quality education possible, who will meet the needs of all students, regardless of their backgrounds. A quality education is a fundamental right of all people... 

But we need your help to make that right a reality. 

Up for the Challenge?
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Dean's Challenge

Drs. Malcolm Butler and Vikki Gaskin-Butler have challenged Cato alumni and friends to make 49 gifts to the Cato College of Education Dean's Excellence Fund during NNG 2026. For the Love of future EduNiners, give now to unlock their $1,149 reward!


Scholarship Challenge

Associate Vice Chancellor for Development Penny Hawkins has challenged Cato College of Education alumni to make 49 gifts to support scholarship funds for current and future #EduNiners. Her $1,000 reward will unlock when the goal is reached!


Support Cato College of Education, For the Love of Charlotte
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Cato College of Education Dean's Excellence Fund

The Cato College of Education Dean's Excellence Fund provides resources necessary to support the mission and vision of college. Support this fund with your gift to help ensure access for our future educators, that they learn from the best faculty, and that they have the hands-on experiences that truly prepares them for the classrooms, schools, and communities of today and the future.

Education Scholarship Fund

Cato College's scholarships support the education of teachers, counselors, and school leaders across disciplines and programs. Support this fund with your gift to help ensure opportunities for students from all areas and backgrounds can pursue their dreams of becoming an educator and impact the lives of learners everywhere.


Education Dean's Excellence Fund Education Scholarship Fund
Participating Groups
Alumni Engagement Atkins Library Belk College of Business Cato College of Education Charlotte 49ers Athletics College of Arts + Architecture College of Computing and Informatics College of Health and Human Services College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences Honors College Klein College of Science Levine Scholars Program Charlotte Global School of Professional Studies Student Affairs The Graduate School University College & Undergraduate Education William States Lee College of Engineering
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Affiliation Leaderboard
How did Niner Nation show up during Niner Nation Gives?
UNC Charlotte Affiliation
Rank Answer Donors
1 Alumni 1,079
2 Faculty or Staff 1,063
3 Current Student 1,058
4 Friend 463
5 Parent 313
6 Alumni Campus Employee 125
7 Former Student Athlete 115
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STUDENT EVENT POWER HOUR!
Niner students rock! You have now doubled your impact thanks to your incredible momentum and the generosity of Gene '73 and Vickie '71 '82 Johnson!
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$1,000
Cato College of Education Scholarship Challenge
CONGRATS! Thanks to your incredible gifts to the Cato College of Education Scholarship, a generous $1,000 gift from Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, Penny Hawkins, has unlocked. Thank you Niner Nation!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Cato College of Education MATCH!
Thank you for joining Dick Whitfield ’68 and Reverend Jackie Whitfield in supporting the Cato College of Education! Your support is making a transformative impact on our programs and ensuring our EduNiners have the tools they need to succeed.
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$2,000
GOLD Alumni Challenge!
Niners, you've struck GOLD! Thank you to the 149 alumni from the class of 2016-2026 for your incredible donations. Your support has unlocked a $2,000 reward for the Alumni Book Scholarship!
149 / 149 Donors
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$1,000
49er ACE Giving Challenge!
WOW! Alumni Campus Employees really know how to ACE a challenge! Thank you to the 49 ACEs that made a gift. Your support has unlocked a $1,000 reward to the 49er Endowed Scholarship supporting Niner student employees!
49 / 49 Gifts
Completed
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Early Bird BONUS BUCKS
Niner Nation thanks you, early risers! The fund with the most support this morning unlocked bonus bucks for the Athletics Foundation!
Rank Prize Fund Donors
1 $500 Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- unrestricted) 5
2 Athletic Foundation Football 3
3 Athletic Foundation Baseball 3
4 Greek Life Fund 3
5 Honors College Endowed Fund 3
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AMBASSADOR POWER HOUR
Layne Riggs '24 is the winner of our 1st Ambassador Power Hour by securing the most gifts from 8 to 10 p.m.! Thank you for sharing the word about Niner Nation Gives, Layne!
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*NEW* Final 49 BONUS BUCKS
The fund that receives the most individual supporters in the last 49 minutes of Niner Nation Gives will unlock a bonus $500 gift from Gene '73 and Vickie '71, '82 Johnson!
Rank Prize Fund Donors
1 $500 Athletic Foundation Track & Field/Cross Country 54
2 Botanical Garden Fund 22
3 Greek Life Fund 14
4 Charlotte Lifters Club 13
5 Cato Scholarship for Education 12
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Provost Troyer's Beat Your Best Leadeboard!
The top three areas who have the largest percentage increase from last year will receive bonus money from Provost Troyer! The academic school, college, department or program with the largest improvement will receive $2,500. The area with the second largest improvement will receive $1,500 and the third largest improvement will receive $1,000.
Rank Prize Unit % +/- Goal
1 $2,500 College of Computing and Informatics +69.61% 173
goal: 102
2 $1,500 University College & Undergraduate Education +61.70% 76
goal: 47
3 $1,000 College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences +52.11% 216
goal: 142
4 Atkins Library +31.48% 71
goal: 54
5 Charlotte Global +21.74% 56
goal: 46
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Student 2:1 Match Challenge!
Niner Students, YOU DID IT! You raised $22,000 and each dollar is now matched TWO to ONE by Gene '73 and Vickie '71 '82 Johnson. Thank you Niner Students and the Johnsons for TRIPLING your impact!
$22,000 MATCHED
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$1,149
CCoE Dean's Excellence Challenge
THANK YOU! Your support to the Cato College of Education Dean's Excellence Fund has unlocked a generous $1,149 gift from Drs. Malcom Butler and Vikki Gaskin-Butler. Thank you Niner Nation!
49 / 49 Gifts
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$1,949
ALUMNI PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE
Thank you for joining fellow alumni and the Alumni Association in supporting scholarships for Niners in need! Your generosity is empowering student success and strengthening the future of Niner Nation.
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Early Giving BONUS BUCKS
THANK YOU, Early Givers! Your generosity has built the foundation for a strong 49 hours of giving. The Levine Scholars Program ASPIRE Fund has secured the most support, unlocking the $1,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Fund Donors
1 $1,000 Levine Scholars Program ASPIRE 27
2 Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- unrestricted) 24
3 Greek Life Fund 24
4 Athletic Foundation Track & Field/Cross Country 23
5 College of Health and Human Services Dean's Excellence Fund 23
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Night Owl BONUS BUCKS
Congratulations, Greek Life Fund! Your late night giving has secured $500 in bonus funds for your Greeks at Charlotte. Thank you for supporting during Niner Nation Gives!
Rank Prize Fund Donors
1 $500 Greek Life Fund 7
2 Financial Literacy (Niner Finance) 4
3 HAVK 4
4 Athletic Foundation Softball 3
5 University Transition Opportunities Program (UTOP) 3
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AMBASSADOR POWER HOUR #2
Thank you ambassadors! SHOUT OUT to alumna Megan Smith '11 for generating the most gifts to unlock the 2nd Ambassador Power Hour! Bonus funds for the CHESS Sociology Fund have been secured.
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