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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Victoria Humphreys, ’13

Victoria Humphreys, ’13

When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at 51±¬ÁÏ, it was by no means her first experience on campus.

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Alumni and Giving

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Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for 51±¬ÁÏ

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 51±¬ÁÏ’s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving. 

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Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced

The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 51±¬ÁÏ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students. 

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Senior Honors students look to the stage as Provost Melody Tankersley addresses them at the 2023 Senior Honors Luncheon.

A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the 51±¬ÁÏ Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.

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Chris, ’17, and Kimberly Rohr, ’04, MBA ’07

When Chris and Kim started dabbling in winemaking, they uncovered a passion that would change the course of their lives

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Alumni and Giving

Roe Green, MA ’80, who will be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters from 51±¬ÁÏ, is pictured in the lobby of the Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance at 51±¬ÁÏ.

Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 51±¬ÁÏ Doctoral Degree

The 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.

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51±¬ÁÏ students walk through Florence, Italy, as they receive a tour.

51±¬ÁÏ Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign

51±¬ÁÏ will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign’s outset in October 2021.

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