University of Cincinnati community unites for UC Day of Giving

The University of Cincinnati's annual Day of Giving, that ran from noon to noon on April 8-9, successfully raised more than $1 million to support scholarships, foster innovation, and sustain the UC community. Nearly 3,000 alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students generously contributed to a range of initiatives at UC and UC Health.

The funds raised will help advance various priorities — supporting students, innovative research projects, and essential university-wide initiatives. Rich Bundy, president of the UC Foundation and UC vice president of advancement, noted the event's significance as a focal point of Alumni Week. "UC Day of Giving helps maintain the strong connection between our Bearcat community and those who will carry on its legacy," he said. "This year's support demonstrates our collective, ongoing commitment to UC’s mission and to helping the university continue its important work."

UC Day of Giving success stories include:

• 946 donors gave nearly $410,000 to support student scholarships across the university, which play a vital role in ensuring UC students can stay enrolled and graduate on time. 
• Causes such as the UC Student Emergency Fund, UC Fund for Scholarships and the Bearcats Pantry & Resource Center benefited from 387 donors who made targeted gifts to support student success. Learn more about driving student success through philanthropy.  
• 69 UC Day of Giving ambassadors inspired 572 gifts totaling $31,782 collectively.

Several UC Day of Giving gifts will have a transformative impact on the university community, including:

• Parashar Joshi, CEAS ’98, and Trupti Joshi donated $175,000 to create the Elevate STEM and Business Excellence Scholarship Fund, supporting undergraduate Business Analytics majors. 
• Jamal Muashsher, CEAS ’98, and Cindi Muashsher gave $100,000 to establish the Muashsher Undergraduate Scholars Fund, aiding first- or second-generation students in the college.
• Dr. Chris Peltier, A&S ’91, Med ’95, and Marla Peltier, A&S ’91, Med ’94, gave $75,000 to create the Christopher B. Peltier, MD Endowed Scholarship Fund supporting the College of Medicine, and provided additional support for the UCATS General Scholarship Fund with Athletics.
• Adam Eling, Bus ’06, donated $50,000 to establish the Adam Eling Endowed Scholarship Fund for Lindner Honors-PLUS, assisting finance majors in the program.

Featured image at top of UC students on campus. Photo/UC Alumni Association.