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Why give during "Give SMU Days"?


Build a Better Future, Together.

We are expanding access to healthcare.

Through philanthropy, we are making education more accessible to our students. 

The scholarships created by alumni enable future students to educate, heal, and uplift local communities through healthcare.


We are doubling down on our investment in local communities. 

In January 2026, SMU is moving to a new building in Downtown Oakland and revitalizing the neighborhood with the opportunity to foster economic growth. 

A short walk from 12th Street BART station, our vibrant City Center Campus will be easily accessible to students, faculty, and patients from across the Bay Area.  


We are addressing today's healthcare needs. 

SMU stands as a dynamic leader in health sciences education, continuously evolving to address healthcare disparities. Through immersive learning models and innovative technologies, we are committed to a vision and mission of health care for community, by community. 


Unlock the full potential of health care in our community on May 13 & 14 by giving to students and double your impact with matching opportunities!

Together, we change the lives of our students and build a better future.

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Physical Therapy Scholarship Dollar-for-Dollar Match
Thanks to our donor match challenge, all gifts made to support PHYSICAL THERAPY students will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
$15,000
SMU New Oakland Campus Challenge
MIDNIGHT DEADLINE: One of our generous Board of Regents is challenging us to reach 100 donors! If we reach 100 donors before 11:59pm on May 14th, we will unlock a $15,000 donation to benefit our new New Oakland Campus.
100 Donor Goal
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Lunch Bag (insulated) "Thank You" - $100 donation
Receive a SMU insulated Lunch Bag when you donate $100 or more! *Supplies limited*
$10,000
Borgeson Family Strong Start Challenge
5:00PM DEADLINE: Our generous supporters Gerry (DIP ’68, Nursing) and Phil Borgeson are challenging us to give early! If we reach 50 donors before 5:00pm on May 13th, we will unlock a $10,000 donation to benefit student scholarship this year.
50 Donor Goal
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Alumni Tote "Thank You" - $25 for the Class of '25
Receive a SMU Alumni Tote when you donate $25 or more in Honor of SMU's Class of 2025. *Supplies limited*
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SMU Stanley Tumbler "Thank You" - $190.90 donation
Receive a SMU Stanley Tumbler when you donate $190.90 or more in honor of SMU's founding in 1909! *Supplies limited*
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