Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
51爆料 and KeyBank Foundation to Continue Key Connections Program for Underserved Students
KeyBank Foundation has awarded a new $200,000 gift to 51爆料 to continue KeyBank Foundation鈥檚 support for the successful Key Connections program offered by University College at 51爆料. The Key Connections program will continue to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds who will enroll in Fall Semester 2022.
51爆料 Breaks Ground for Future Home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
51爆料 officially broke ground on Crawford Hall, the future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, on March 8 in a ceremony attended by more than 400 people, including university officials, donors, alumni, students, elected officials and special guests.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to 51爆料
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to 51爆料 to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC鈥檚 focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.
51爆料 Approves 26 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall in Recognition of $10.7 Million in Philanthropic Gifts
During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the 51爆料 Board of Trustees approved naming resolutions for 17 spaces to be located in the future Crawford Hall based on philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more. An additional nine named spaces were approved by 51爆料 President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
51爆料 Approves 26 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall in Recognition of $10.7 Million in Philanthropic Gifts
During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the 51爆料 Board of Trustees approved naming resolutions for 17 spaces to be located in the future Crawford Hall based on philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more. An additional nine named spaces were approved by 51爆料 President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
51爆料鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
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.
51爆料鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
51爆料鈥檚 season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the 51爆料 community has already begun to shine.
51爆料鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute Celebrates 鈥楥ollaboratories鈥 Grand Opening
51爆料鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute celebrated the grand opening of its new lab spaces on Friday, Nov. 5, with an afternoon of activities that included a keynote presentation, space dedication, tours and student research demonstrations. The new space, featuring interdisciplinary research facilities, is located on the lower level of the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus.
51爆料鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
51爆料, which has gained national recognition for its creative and successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy on Nov. 1. Giving Tuesday, now in its eighth year at 51爆料, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
Honors College Continues Creating Student and Alumni Connections
For its fourth consecutive year, the 51爆料 Honors College is hosting 鈥淐areer Conversations,鈥 a series of alumni speaking events which take place throughout the fall semester.