Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
May 1970, Student-led Collective Action and the Civil Rights Movement: A KSU Alternative Winter Break Experience
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's alternative breaks expose students to social justice and cultural issues through direct service, community engagement, reflection and a variety of cultural activities. These programs engage students in service, inform them about current social issues and encourage their ongoing involvement in social change. In December, students visited Jackson, Mississippi for a trip, themed May 1970, Student-led Collective Action and the Civil Rights Movement.
Gordon Stumpo, MA ’16
For Gordon Stumpo, MA ’16, education is not something to leave behind after graduation. His eagerness to learn new techniques and hone his skills has propelled him forward in his career. With nearly a decade of fashion industry experience, Gordon has worked for designers like Zac Posen, Patrik Ervell and Naeem Khan, experiences that provided opportunities to create custom patterns seen on A-list celebrities including Oprah, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s eight-campus system.
Giving Tuesday Initiative Shines Light on Philanthropy
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 1. As ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s most generous annual tradition, Giving Tuesday encourages the Golden Flash community to reflect on their experiences and help make the world Forever Brighter by shining thei…
Shine Your Light This Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, shine your light on ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students and programs with a gift of $25 or more to the fund of your choice and receive a special Forever Brighter pin to celebrate your impact. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s most generous annual tradition runs Nov. 1-29, with special giving incentives throughout the month. Make your impact go further by participating in Giving Tuesday!
2022 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Celebrated at Oct. 21 Ceremony
The Distinguished Teaching Award, sponsored by the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Alumni Association, is presented to three faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching in the classroom and a commitment to impacting the lives of students. This year marks the 56th class of Distinguished Teaching Award recipien…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Alumni Association Names 2022 Alumni Award Recipients
Sponsored by the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s highest alumni honors. Recipients are selected based on their exceptional professional and civic contributions and for their outstanding support of the university. The 2022 Alumni Award recipients include six alumni and one student.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Achieves Unprecedented Fundraising Success During First Year of Forever Brighter Campaign
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University launched the public phase of its $350 million Forever Brighter comprehensive fundraising campaign in October 2021, and during the first year of the public campaign, a record-breaking $77.6 million was raised. This philanthropic feat was made possible with the support of 10,687 donors, 3,753 of whom made a gift to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for the first time.
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Alumni Association Inc. Announces the Following New Members for Its National Alumni Board of Directors
The following new members have been appointed to serve on the National Alumni Board of Directors for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2022: Dennis Check, '85 Dennis Check, of Wadsworth, Ohio, is owner and president of Hasenstab Architects. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture in …
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Wins 19 Marketing and Communications Awards
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’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.