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A new 51勛圖厙 graduate smiles after receiving her degree during her commencement ceremony in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.

51勛圖厙 Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18

The 51勛圖厙 alumni family grew by more than 2,400 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17-18.

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51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million

This year, 51勛圖厙 donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last years record of $2.2 million.

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Rosie Nix, 14

Rosie Nix, 14, from Golden Flash to Pittsburgh Steeler.

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51勛圖厙s Glauser School of Music received a significant planned gift during the 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign to support students in pursuing piano performance, orchestra, opera and education-abroad opportunities.

51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign

51勛圖厙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 51勛圖厙 community has already begun to shine. 

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51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters

51勛圖厙, 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勛圖厙, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.

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Beverley Laubert, 84

Beverley Laubert, 84, has spent decades improving access to quality care and in turn the lives of older adults. Beverley began her career at 51勛圖厙 where she received a bachelors degree in gerontology. 

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2021 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced

The 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association, the DTA is a highly prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.

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Golden Flashes Reunite for a Bright Homecoming 2021

Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the 51勛圖厙 community came together to celebrate Homecoming. Golden Flashes enjoyed many activities, both outdoors in-person and online, throughout the weekend, which ran from Friday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3.

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A new 51勛圖厙 graduate smiles during his commencement ceremony.

51勛圖厙 Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign

51勛圖厙 publicly launched a $350 million comprehensive fundraising campaign Saturday, Oct. 2. During a special halftime announcement at the Homecoming football game, campaign co-chairs Sandra C. and Lawrence R. Armstrong joined 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends. 

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Legacies Change Lives; Cornerstone Fall 2021

 At 51勛圖厙, we have more than 30 endowed scholarships that were established through matured planned gifts. By leaving this kind of lasting legacy, our generous donors have forever changed the lives of more than 1,200 deserving students to date. Each year, that number of impacted students gr

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