UC Libraries

Why support UC Libraries on UC Day of Giving?

UC Libraries are at the heart of the University of Cincinnati’s academic and research mission—empowering students to succeed, faculty to innovate, and discoveries that shape our world.

Every day, students rely on UC Libraries for access to essential course materials, expert research support, collaborative learning spaces, and cutting-edge digital resources. These services help students thrive academically, reduce barriers to access, and prepare them to lead in their chosen fields.

Your support on UC Day of Giving helps UC Libraries:

  • Expand access to critical books, journals, databases, and digital resources
  • Preserve and share rare and unique collections for future generations
  • Enhance study spaces and technology that support student success
  • Advance research and innovation across all disciplines
  • Provide expert guidance that helps students develop lifelong research skills

As information evolves rapidly, UC Libraries must continually invest in new resources and services to meet the changing needs of our academic community. Guided by our 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, we are focused on enriching our collections, expanding our impact, strengthening our organization, and supporting student success.

Your gift ensures that every UC student, regardless of background or discipline, has access to the knowledge and tools they need to learn, discover, and achieve their full potential.

About UC Libraries

UC Libraries serves the entire university community through the Walter C. Langsam Library, Archives and Rare Books Library, Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library, and six specialized college and departmental libraries.

With more than 4 million volumes and thousands of electronic resources available 24/7, UC Libraries connects students, faculty, and researchers to the information, technology, and expertise that fuel discovery and innovation. 

Through both physical and digital spaces, UC Libraries empowers learning, inspires creativity, and advances knowledge that makes a difference in Cincinnati and around the world.


 


UC and UC Health employees can give via 
payroll deduction today. 

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Bearcats in the USA Challenge
The first donor in each state will win an additional $50 for the fund they supported.
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First-Time Donor Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Every first-time donor who makes a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
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Young Alumni Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
Alumni that graduated between 2015 and 2025 who make a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
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Tag a Bearcat Challenge
Tag your Bearcat bestie that should make a gift in honor of UC Day of Giving! To participate in challenge, tag @uofcincyalumni and include #BearcatsGive in your comment. The more Bearcats you tag, the more chances you have to win. We’ll randomly pick one winner to receive $500 to the fund of their choice and a UC gift basket!
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1819 Challenge
The 1,819 gift will receive an additional $500 to that fund.
Leaderboard
Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts in the first tow hours of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $1,000.
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Bearcat for Life Challenge (Tuesday 2-3 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most alumni gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
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Boldly Bearcat Challenge (Tuesday 5-6 p.m.)
The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 9-11 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 9-11 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
Every donor who makes a gift in this period will be placed in a drawing. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a $100 gift card to skyline.
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The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
The fund that receives the most gifts during the last two hours will receive an additional $1,000.
Fund Designation (161)
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Last Gift Challenge
The last donor to make a gift on UC Day of Giving will win an additional $500 for the fund they supported.
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Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)
UC alumni couples who make a gift on April 14 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.
$750
Parents Challenge
When 100 parents make a gift, $750 is unlocked to the University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund.
100 Gift Goal
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#BearcatsGive Challenge
We'll randomly pick one winner who uses #BearcatsGive and give $500 to the fund of their choice.
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Save the Date Challenge
Help us spread the word about Day of Giving! Share the 2026 UC Day of Giving video on your organization’s or college’s social media channels to be entered in a drawing. Each post is one entry and the UC Alumni Association must be tagged at @uofcincyalumni. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund of their choice. Find the video at dayofgiving.uc.edu
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First Gift Challenge (Tuesday 12 p.m.)
The first donor to make a gift on UC Day of Giving will win an additional $500 for the fund they supported
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 12-2 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 3-5 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 3-5 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 6-8 p.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 6-8 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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All-Nighter Challenge (Tuesday 10 p.m.-Wednesday 7 a.m.)
The fund that receives the most gifts overnight will receive an additional $1,000
Fund Designation (161)
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 8-10 a.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)
The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 10 a.m. to noon wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.
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