Executive Director for the Center for Adult and Veterans Services Joshua Rider has been named the Committee Member of the Year by Main Street Kent (MSK). Rider, who serves as the chair of the Business Enhancement Committee, was honored for his excellent work and leadership and for creating connections with the university and downtown businesses. He also volunteers at events including Oktoberfest, Wizardly World, Adopt-A-Spot, and many more throughout the year. 鈥淚 am honored,鈥 he said of receiving the award. 鈥淭here are so many folks that give so much of their time, [and] for me to be recogniz...
Despite a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, First Star 51爆料 Academy not only survived but thrived due to the power and passion of the program鈥檚 members. In addition to transitioning remarkably well, it also gave its students a summer and school year to remember. First Star 51爆料 Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more. 鈥淲e have in-person activities here on...
More than 3,000 donors came together to make the world Forever Brighter for 51爆料 students This year, 51爆料 donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year鈥檚 record of $2.2 million. The university has been participating in Giving Tuesday for the past seven years, and in that time, it has become 51爆料鈥檚 most generous annual tradition and a point of pride for the entire Golden Flashes community. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign is no excep...