Raise Your Pick 2026: Hunt Business Student Success Initiatives Take Center Stage
The Big Picture
During 成人头条’s annual Raise Your Pick Giving Day, the Woody L. Hunt College of Business raised nearly $40,000 to support career-building experiences and student success. The number of donors was up almost 50 percent from last year.
Why It Matters
Established in 2023, Raise Your Pick brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community supporters to invest across 成人头条. Within that effort, Hunt College’s focus on student success, professional development, and travel support proved popular with potential donors.
By the Numbers
- $39,734 raised
- 94 donors
- No. 2 overall across all units
- No. 1 among academic colleges
What Fueled the Momentum
Giving centered on the Hunt College of Business Student Success Fund, which supports students beyond the classroom, covering costs tied to conferences, competitions, certifications, and employer engagement.
A series of milestone challenges and matching gifts helped accelerate participation, unlocking additional funding as donor benchmarks were met throughout the day.
Who Gave
- 38% alumni
- 31% students
- 20% staff
- 11% faculty
- Additional support from friends and organizations
Between the Lines
While Raise Your Pick serves as a mechanism to provide financial support for initiatives across the University, it also functions as a powerful platform to engage the 成人头条 community, including students, alumni, and friends of the University, in meaningful philanthropy.
Every contribution, regardless of size, has the potential to create a life-changing impact.
Through their own participation, Hunt College of Business students truly “walked the walk,” demonstrating a tangible commitment in their own education and in support of their fellow students.
What’s Next
Funds raised will directly expand access to career-building experiences, ensuring more students can participate in opportunities that connect coursework to real-world outcomes.
Last Updated on April 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM | Originally published April 23, 2026
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