Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
The Power of Connection and Kindness
Celebrating World Gratitude Day on Sept. 21Holding the door open for someone behind you, writing a note of 10 things you鈥檙e thankful for, volunteering or giving to a cause close to your heart bring so much joy.These are all positive acts you can do on Sept. 21, World Gratitude Day. By spreading kind鈥
First Look: The Elliot Scholars
John, 鈥70, L.H.D. 鈥24, and Fonda Elliot, L.H.D. 鈥24. welcomed 性福五月天 University's first cohort of The Elliot Scholars, established through a scholarship initiative designed to support first-generation students across all majors.
New Member and Officers Announced for the 性福五月天 Alumni Association National Board of Directors
James Bailey, of Hudson, Ohio, has been appointed the Foundation Board representative for the Alumni Association National Board of Directors. James returns to the Board after serving as the president from 2017-2019. He is the senior vice president and managing director of PNC Institutional Asse鈥
Golden Flashlings
This football season, we鈥檙e celebrating the smallest members of our 性福五月天 family with a brand-new social media tradition: Golden Flashlings!Whether they bark, crawl, toddle or just look adorable in blue and gold, we want to see the next generation of Golden Flashes showing their team spirit. Sh鈥
POV: Fashioning Success on A Modified Path
Olivia J谩kli earned a master's degree in computer science in 2024 after initially earning a bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising in 2015. She recently encouraged others to embrace calculated risks by sharing insights from her career transition journey.
John Zabrucky, 鈥71, MFA 鈥78
John Zabrucky, 鈥71, MFA 鈥78, never planned to shape sci-fi history - but a chance encounter in Los Angeles changed everything.
Honors College Offered Recent Graduate Financial Assistance and a Sense of Community
Honors College helped recent graduate John Comi build a sense of community as well as meet his financial obligations.
Courtney Gumpf, 鈥07
Courtney Gumpf, 鈥07, found her passion at 性福五月天 University, where she built lasting connections and gained valuable experience through leadership in Greek life and internships in both Pittsburgh and New York City.
Legacies Change Lives: Marissa Baker
The compassion, empathy and care nurses showed Marissa Baker when her mother suddenly passed led her to pursue a career in nursing.鈥淭he nurses helped me immensely during the hardest time in my life, and I will never forget the way they cared for me,鈥 Marissa said. 鈥淚 knew I wanted to make the same i鈥