Giving Societies

Support from alumni and friends has earned UT Dallas a place among our nation’s top research institutions. The University is pleased to recognize the philanthropic contributions that have played a key role in the development of this young university. Recognition societies honor and thank donors whose generosity has helped secure UT Dallas’ future.

The Comet Whoosh Society

The Comet Whoosh Society

The Comet Whoosh Society honors the annual loyalty of alumni donors at any giving level. Four membership levels highlight years of consecutive giving.

  • Contributors: 2-4 years
  • Associates: 5-9 years
  • Partners: 10-19 years
  • Champions: 20+ years

The Trellis Society

The Trellis Society

The Trellis Society recognizes faculty and staff who make a gift to support any area at UT Dallas during the fiscal year. This includes gifts made through the State Employee Charitable Campaign to the Academic Bridge Program or to the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. 

The Love Jack Society

The Love Jack Society recognizes alumni and friends who give $1,000 and above to any UT Dallas school, center or program during the fiscal year. 

The Legacy Society

The Legacy Society

The Legacy Society pays tribute to individuals who make a gift to UT Dallas that lives on after their lifetime. Legacy Society members most often contribute through a planned gift in their will or trust. Others establish charitable gift annuities, which pay them income for life; some name UTD as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account. Learn more about legacy giving.

The Founders Society

The Founders Society

The Founders Society honors cumulative giving of $100,000 or more by individuals, companies and foundations.

The Laureates Society

The Laureates Society

The Laureates Society recognizes lifetime contributions of $1 million and above.

Giving Stories

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Portrait of Diana Aguirre

Diana Aguirre

Director of Development
Donor Engagement and Strategic Initiatives

New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas

The New Dimensions campaign aims to build upon a half-century of momentum, propelling our University’s growth and success through the next 50 years and beyond.

Help us create new dimensions of impact around the globe by supporting our efforts to attract the best and brightest students, enhance lives through transformative research and transform the arts at UT Dallas.