Alumni and Friends

Donor Stories

More than 250 donate to UHV for Giving Tuesday event
The University of Houston-Victoria was the recipient of a $10,000 challenge donation from a Victoria business after the university surpassed a goal of 250 donors during its fifth annual Giving Tuesday campaign on Dec. 1. 
December 09, 2020

UHV receives more than $13 million in fundraising campaign
The University of Houston-Victoria announced Nov. 10 the results of its multiyear fundraising campaign titled “Here, We Go” that raised $13.4 million, 12 percent more than the university’s $12 million goal.
November 20, 2020

Community invited to support UHV during Giving Tuesday

November 18, 2020

University celebrates year of successes in first virtual annual report event
UHV President Bob Glenn, center, stands with UHV’s mascot jaX and award winners Tuesday after the 2019-2020 UHV President’s Annual Report and Excellence Awards. Pictured with Glenn, from left, are UHV student Cesar Gonzalez, recipient of the Student Leadership Award; Robin Cadle, president and CEO of the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent in Victoria and recipient of the People Who Make a Difference Award; and Phyllis and Lane Keller, owners of KMH Wealth Management LLC and Keller and Associates CPAs PLLC, recipients of the Community Partnership Award.
November 11, 2020

Record number of donations made to UHV despite pandemic
The University of Houston-Victoria saw an increase in the number of donations to the university in 2019-2020 that were equivalent to almost five gifts being donated every day of the year.
November 04, 2020

UHV alumna to speak about life lessons
The University of Houston-Victoria is bringing back its Alumni Networking Luncheon series, and the first one will feature a presentation by Diane Kliem, who will share her story of starting a new career later in life and how she reached success.
November 04, 2020

Record-breaking number of employees give back to UHV
The University of Houston-Victoria’s annual employee giving campaign had record-breaking participation from faculty and staff members for the fourth consecutive year.
September 24, 2020

$2M donation to help build UHV Health & Wellness Center
The M.G. & Lillie A. Johnson Foundation has committed to providing the University of Houston-Victoria with $2 million for the construction of a student recreation and health center. This is the biggest gift in the university’s history.
September 16, 2020

New $100,000 scholarship fund for student-athletes, health majors
University of Houston-Victoria student-athletes from the Coastal Bend area planning to major in a health-related field now have the opportunity to be awarded a new scholarship at the university.
August 26, 2020

New $250,000 scholarship fund to help health careers honors students

August 19, 2020

Caterpillar’s Victoria facility donates $10,000 toward UHV pandemic recovery process
Caterpillar Inc. made a $10,000 gift to assist the University of Houston-Victoria with COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts. The donation is earmarked for general use during the pandemic – from emergency grants to other continuing education initiatives.
August 05, 2020

Donors give more than $63,000 to help UHV students
The University of Houston-Victoria is experiencing an outpouring of support for its students during the COVID-19 pandemic as donors have provided $63,195 to two funds, including some matching funds.
May 26, 2020

Foundation donates $25,000 for area student scholarships

April 22, 2020

Rebuild Texas Fund awards $100,000 to UHV for generator
A $100,000 disaster preparation grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund has allowed the University of Houston-Victoria to purchase a backup power generator to help supply power to Jaguar Hall Dining during a power outage.
February 05, 2020

Foundation donates $800,000 to UHV to create scholarships, fund high-tech classroom
Thanks to two grants totaling $800,000 from the M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation, the University of Houston-Victoria will be able to offer a new set of scholarships and build out a visualization theater in the university’s newest academic building.
December 11, 2019