Light the Fire STEM Institute

The Light the Fire STEM Institute is a student-success initiative designed to help incoming and early-career college students build a strong foundation for success in STEM majors. Through academic preparation, hands-on activities, mentoring, and community building, the program aims to increase student confidence, persistence, and retention in STEM.

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Tiffin University Day at Xcaret Mexican Restaurant (Tiffin, Ohio only)

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Tiffin University Day at Xcaret Mexican Restaurant (Tiffin, Ohio only)

Go to the Xcaret Mexican Restaurant at 870 W. Market St. in Tiffin on Wednesday, September 9th between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm. Tell them you’re supporting Tiffin University to make sure that 15% of the proceeds will be donated to Tiffin University!

$5,000

$100,000 Challenge

If $100,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Trustee Shawn HD’ 26 & Stephanie Smith will donate $5,000 to the Capital Campaign: Inspired by Innovation. Driven by Impact.

$100,000 Goal

$10,000

2000 Gift Challenge

If we receive 2000 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Rivetica is generously supporting this Challenge.

2,000 Gift Goal

$2,500

Power Hour 1

If we receive 100 gifts between 7:00 am and 11:00 am, Tiffin University will receive an additional $2,500. President Lillian and Dr. Ron ’95 Schumacher are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 Gift Goal

$1,500

Power Hour 2

If we receive 75 gifts between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $1,500. TU Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff Amy '03 and Aaron Wood '03 are generously supporting this Challenge.

75 Gift Goal

$2,500

Power Hour 4

If we receive 100 gifts between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $2,500. President Lillian and Dr. Ron ’95 Schumacher are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 Gift Goal

$50,000

$300,000 Challenge

If $300,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Trustee Andrew J. '94, HD '26 and Leslie Felter will donate $50,000.

$300,000 Goal

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TU Branded Mousepads!

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TU Branded Mousepads!

5 random donors will be selected to receive a TU mousepad!

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TU Socks!

5 random donors will be selected to receive a pair of TU Socks! Added bonus: send us a photo of you wearing your socks, and we will share it on social media!

Leaderboard

Class Leaderboard

See what class is leading the way in the number of gifts.

$5,000

$50,000 Challenge

If $50,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Trustee Tyrone Bledsoe will donate $5,000 to the Capital Campaign: Inspired by Innovation. Driven by Impact.

$50,000 Goal

$5,000

$250,000 Challenge

If $250,000 is raised for Tiffin University, Stephen E. '77 and Marilyn Werling will donate $5,000 to the School of Business.

$250,000 Goal

$25,000

2500 Gift Challenge

If we receive 2500 gifts, $25,000 will be unlocked for Tiffin University. Darrell W. '77 and Karen Mann are generously supporting this Challenge.

2,500 Gift Goal

$10,000

125 Gift Challenge

If Tiffin University receives 125 gifts on September 9, 2026, between 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Trustee Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek will donate $10,000.

125 Gift Goal

$1,500

Power Hour 3

If we receive 100 gifts between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $1,500. TU Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Public Affairs Mitch and Dawn Blonde are generously supporting this Challenge.

100 Gift Goal

$5,000

Power Hour 5

If we receive 200 gifts between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Tiffin University will receive an additional $5,000. Trustee John D. and Susan Kinn are generously supporting this Challenge.

200 Gift Goal