Alumni
51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremonies
The 51±¬ÁÏ alumni family will grow by more than 1,200 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony on Aug. 20.
Alexander Evans, BBA ’14, BS ’14, MBA ’15, M.GISc ’19
After more than two years of a global pandemic, most everyone knows what an epidemiologist does. Alexander (Alex) Evans, BBA ’14, BS ’14, MBA ’15, M.GISc ’19, an epidemiologist at Franklin County Public Health, spent the first 18 months of the pandemic on call, working seven-day, 60-hour weeks on its COVID-19 response. This experience was shared by many epidemiologists, and with tireless work, came burnout.
51±¬ÁÏ’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Wins 19 Marketing and Communications Awards
51±¬ÁÏ’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement launched the university’s most ambitious fundraising campaign, called Forever Brighter, last October, creating communications and fundraising materials that share the remarkable impact of alumni engagement and donor philanthropy on the university. The division has earned 19 marketing and communications awards from multiple competitions.
Health Policy Experts Release New Edition of Innovative Nursing Textbook
Nurse leaders offer new content and policy solutions for the challenges faced across healthcare Springer Publishing and the American Nurses Association announced the release of their new textbook, Nurses Making Policy, Third Edition: From Bedside to Boardroom, edited by Rebecca M. Patton, M…
George and Gina Jenkins Establish Student-Athlete Scholarship With $1 Million Planned Gift
George L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of 51±¬ÁÏ, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by 51±¬ÁÏ’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
51±¬ÁÏ Raises $65,000 in Scholarship Support to Celebrate 112th Birthday and First Day of Giving
The first-ever Day of Giving raised needed funds from more than 350 alumni, friends and partners in just 24 hours. The blue and gold community came together in support of a variety of scholarships as part of the university’s Forever Brighter comprehensive campaign.
Randi Woods, ’03
When it comes to self-care, Randi Woods, '03, is a natural leader.
Honors College May 4 Scholarship Recipient
Annika Dudik, a third year Honors College student from Geneva, Ohio, continues to excel and grow throughout her time and experiences at 51±¬ÁÏ. And if it were not for the May 4 Scholarship Award she received as an incoming freshman in the Honors College, her story may have turned out quite diffe…
Honors Student Helps Change Conversations 51±¬ÁÏ Millennials and Generation Z Across Nation
Getting involved on-campus is a big step to help build relationships and make a change. One student put his front foot forward and is helping an organization gain recognition, as well as making an impact. Honors College student William Dakin (He/Him) is a current first-year student. …
51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
The 51±¬ÁÏ alumni family will grow by more than 5,000 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies on May 12-14 and May 20 and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on May 15.