DSU Trojans Give Back Exceeds Goals

DSU Trojans gathered during homecoming to serve, support, and celebrate through service projects in the Madison community and to donate to scholarship funds. Previously referred to as DSU’s Day of Service and Day of Giving, this year, the events were combined under the new name Trojans Give Back on Thursday, Sept. 12.

A total of 953 students, faculty, and staff contributed 2,709 service hours to more than 40 projects in Madison. And over 1,200 Trojan supporters raised over $335,000 for student scholarships, exceeding the goal of $300,000. These are all increases over last year’s totals.

A total of 1,231 donors gave $335,460 to support 16 different areas, including athletics, academics, clubs, research, and more.

Jill Ruhd, senior director of philanthropy with institutional advancement said “We are thrilled to have surpassed our fundraising goal to support the heart of DSU, our students,” “We’re thankful for the staff, faculty, alumni, supporters, and sponsors who made this possible.”