Dental school community rallies for Giving Day 2026

By Kyle Rogers April 14, 2026

Three people stand in front of a UTHealth Houston Giving Day backdrop decorated with colorful balloons, each holding a large sign promoting the event, including “it’s GIVING!,” “#UTHealthHoustonGivingDay,” and “UTHealth Houston Giving Day.”

The School of Dentistry students hold signs in support of UTHealth Houston Giving Day. Photo by Brad Driver/UTHealth Houston Creative Services.

The dental school community came together on April 7 in support of UTHealth Houston Giving Day, contributing $18,438 from 137 donors during the 24-hour fundraising initiative.

Part of a university-wide effort, Giving Day generated $139,731 from 481 donors to advance education, research, and patient care across UTHealth Houston.

At the School of Dentistry, gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, students, residents, and friends will support student scholarships, academic programs, and initiatives that advance dental education, research, and oral health care in the communities the school serves.