Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
ÂÜÀòÉç and KeyBank Foundation to Continue Key Connections Program for Underserved Students
KeyBank Foundation has awarded a new $200,000 gift to ÂÜÀòÉç to continue KeyBank Foundation’s support for the successful Key Connections program offered by University College at ÂÜÀòÉç. 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.
ÂÜÀòÉç Breaks Ground for Future Home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
ÂÜÀòÉç 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 ÂÜÀòÉç
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to ÂÜÀòÉç to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s 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.
Sally Kirkland Turns a Personal Tragedy into a Blessing for Others
Establishing a scholarship in honor and memory of her daughter and granddaughter has helped Sally Kirkland heal some of her pain while providing support for generations of students to come.
ÂÜÀòÉç 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 ÂÜÀòÉç 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 ÂÜÀòÉç President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
ÂÜÀòÉç 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 ÂÜÀòÉç 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 ÂÜÀòÉç President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
ÂÜÀòÉç’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, ÂÜÀòÉç 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’s record of $2.2 million.
ÂÜÀòÉç’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
ÂÜÀòÉç’s season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the ÂÜÀòÉç community has already begun to shine.
ÂÜÀòÉç’s Brain Health Research Institute Celebrates ‘Collaboratories’ Grand Opening
ÂÜÀòÉç’s 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.
ÂÜÀòÉç’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
ÂÜÀòÉç, 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 ÂÜÀòÉç, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
