Light It Up for Carroll Pioneers: Unite for CUonGivingTuesday 2026
As Carroll University celebrates 180 years of making a difference, its largest day of giving invites alumni, parents, families, faculty, staff, students and friends to come together in support of today's Pioneers.
One day. One Carroll community. Endless possibilities.
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Carroll University will bring its Pioneer community together for CUonGivingTuesday, a celebration of generosity, school pride and the opportunities that make a Carroll education special.
This year's theme, Light It Up for Carroll Pioneers reflects the collective impact of a community that has spent 180 years opening doors, creating opportunities and preparing students to make a difference. The annual day of giving offers another opportunity to honor that legacy while investing in the future.
The goal is to unite 475 donors and raise $325,000 in support of Carroll students and the experiences that shape their journeys.
Every gift adds more light!
This year's celebration offers several ways for Pioneers to participate and make their generosity visible.
Through Carroll's Lights of Generosity, every gift of $5 or more made by Dec. 1 will add a blue or orange light featuring the donor's name to a special display. Together, the lights will represent the generosity of alumni, parents and friends who believe in Carroll and its students.
There is also a special thank-you for early supporters. The first 500 households to participate in CUonGivingTuesday will receive a commemorative Carroll ornament, offering another way to celebrate the university's milestone anniversary and show Pioneer pride.
Giving challenges will provide additional opportunities to make an impact, with special challenges potentially unlocking even more support for Carroll. More details will be announced as the campaign approaches.
Visit CUonGivingTuesday.CarrollU.edu for more details on how to make your gift and participate in this historic day.
Choose where to make your impact
Every gift helps Light the Way for Carroll students, and donors can choose the area that means the most to them.
Giving opportunities include The Carroll Fund, individual colleges and schools, class reunions, Champions4Life and other special projects. Whether supporting scholarships, academic opportunities, student experiences or Pioneer athletics, donors can direct their generosity toward the programs and priorities they care about most.
For 180 years, Carroll has been shaped by generations of Pioneers who have invested in its people, its mission and its future. CUonGivingTuesday is a chance for that community to come together once again, celebrating how far Carroll has come while helping today's students discover how far they can go.
Ready to Light It Up? Make an early gift or join the celebration on Dec. 1 by visiting CUonGivingTuesday.CarrollU.edu. Every gift adds to the light. Every Pioneer makes a difference.
