We just wanted to Paws and say Thanks

Baruch student holding up a sign with a note of gratitude for Baruch donors

Bearcats say Thanks

Each day, Baruch donors fuel the extraordinary, from scholarships and student enrichment programs to faculty support and research opportunities. Is it any wonder that we’re filled with immense gratitude?

On April 11, the Baruch community celebrated Paws and Give Thanks Day to recognize YOU, our generous supporters. More than 450 students wrote thank-you cards, recorded video messages, and took photos for our donors, while our volunteers connected with those participants about the impact of philanthropy.

To show our gratitude, we’ve put together this video recap of this year’s Paws and Give Thanks Day. Below are just a few of the personal thank-you messages from the Baruch community. 

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Thank you to all donors who support Baruch for your thoughtfulness in funding Baruch students. My scholarship has lifted the financial burden off my shoulders, let me concentrate more on my studies, and helped me get invaluable internship opportunities in the accounting field. I will always remember your generosity and will pass on the generosity to other students in need when I have the opportunity in the future.

Ella Tong
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Dea BCF and Baruch Donors, As a leader of 2 student-facing career/leadership programs, I directly get to witness the impact of your support. Staffing, materials, & resources we use to support & guide our students in their career development journeys would not be possible without you. THANK YOU for investing in the futures of our amazing students!

Nii Ato Bents-Enchill
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Selena Marin
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Thank you, Baruch donors, for helping to make my dreams come true! I would not be here at Baruch if not for receiving my scholarships, and I have grown so much in the last 4 years. Here are Baruch I've found dear friends, grown into my adult self, and even found a full-time job. Thank you for your support of students like me!

Charlotte Yee
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Hello! First, thank you for all that you have invested in the Baruch community.Coming from a low income household in the Bronx, I am so grateful for all the amazing opportunities I've gotten through Baruch. All was possible because of you.

Darlene
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Thank you for your investment into our education here at Baruch College. Without your support, we would not have the resoruces to succeed during our undergraduate careers. Your support doesn't go unnoticed. As a student-athlete here, your support allows us to participate in extracurricular activities, focus on our coursework, and which will prepare us for the future. Once again, I would like to thank you for your kind donations that have allowed undergraduate students like me gain a top-notch and affordable education at one of the top business institutions in the nation.

Elisse
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I would like to thank the donors for keeping Baruch an accessible institution. Due to donor funding, I was able to engage in two different internships and not worry about the financial hardships that come with unpaid internships. Thank you for all that you do and make possible!

Laura
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I am writing this letter to express my deep gratitude for your generous gift to Baruch College.

Your contributions have had a profound impact on my educational journey. I come from a modest family and am the first in my family to receive a college education. Your generosity has allowed me to pursue my dreams and ambitions with greater ease and focus. Your unwavering belief in the transformative power of education inspires me to strive for excellence in all aspects of my life. I am proud to say that I have maintained a 3.9 GPA, which is a testament to my dedication and the support I have received.

In addition, the resources I received from Baruch, including resume editing assistance and mock interview practice, were very helpful in my career development. As a result, I'm delighted to share that I've been offered an internship at KPMG, which is a milestone, in part because of your generosity.

Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support has had a lasting impact on my life and I will always cherish the valuable lessons I learned from your example.

Yunying Wu
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To all donors, Thank you so much fo your amazing support to Barcuh. As a student, I benefit so much from events held at Baruch. The Bearcat Wardrobe, career panels, networking events, and so many more. None of these would be possible without your supports! Thank you for providing me with opportunities and possibilities!

Yuxhan Zheng
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Dear donor, Thank you so much for causing so much impact in my life. I'm the first to go to college in my family and I'm proud to say that I will be the first in my family to enter corporate America. As well as the first to study abroad. Thank you for your support.

Adriana Santos
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Dear donor, Thank you for investing in us! Your contributions to Barcuh make a difference. We have a world-class education thanks to incredible professors who benefit from the grants you donate. Your donations to Baruch funded my study abroad to Spain! Sincerely and with incredible gratitude.

Mary Abdelmassih
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Atifah Osmani
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A Baruch day
of gratitude

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Donor Philanthropy at Work

2022-23 Fiscal Year By The Numbers
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Raised from
donor support
Baruch student submitting his handwritten note of gratitude on Paws and Give Thanks Day
4,613
Total Donors

Baruch donors provide many opportunities like the Peers for Careers, Study Abroad Scholarships, Baruch Athletics, the Bearcat Pantry, the Success Amplified Program, and the Hagedorn Internship Program.

1,006
Total young Alumni Donors

Alumni gifts directly impact Baruch's national ranking. The higher the participation rate, the higher the ranking. Donor participation strengthens your Baruch experience and adds value to your degree.

Group of Baruch students holding signs of gratitude with President Wu for Paws and Give Thanks Day
Two students holding signs of gratitude at Paws and Give Thanks Day
$4.47m
Awarded for student support
Two students holding signs of gratitude at Paws and Give Thanks Day
1,643
Students received scholarships, awards, internship stipends, and study abroad awards
Baruch students at the Bearcat Food Pantry
508
Students who faced food insecurity and received healthy and nutritious food from the Bearcat Food Pantry
Baruch student in study abroad program
218
Study Abroad Students
218 students benefited from studying abroad in 24 countries around the world

We
Baruch Donors

We hope our students’ passion, excitement, and genuine appreciation showed you the impact of your giving at Baruch and helped you feel pride in the College every day.

Thank you for your continued investment in Baruch. We look forward to all that we will accomplish in the years ahead.

Baruch student and mascot holding up a sign with a note of gratitude for Baruch donors