alumni-news
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
Golden Flashes Skate the Night Away in Downtown Kent
What a night it was at this winter wonderland! Sparkling lights lit up the ice rink as alumni and friends glided by. An acapella group and the spirit of Golden Flashes added to the magic of this winter night.
New Year, New Alumni Events!
As the holidays come to an end and you settle back into your daily routine, you may be looking for fun in the coming months.
Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15
Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15, knew at 13 years old that he wanted to run a nonprofit that would change lives and make communities stronger. As a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student, he developed his leadership skills as president of Undergraduate Student Government and Black United Students, competed as a student-athlete and honed his storytelling craft through student media. Seven years after graduating, he’s living his childhood dream and inspiring other children to dream big as well.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s eight-campus system.
Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92
Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92, is the founder and executive director of Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO), a nondenominational, Christian-based, humanitarian organization that brings medical services, education and community development to Central America.
Pilot Pride! Delta Captain Snaps Photo Showcasing Daughter Following In Her Footsteps
Delta Captain Stephanie Johnson is all smiles seeing her daughter, Alex Johnson, and Laura Wilson featured in a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø advertisement at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.
‘I AM FIRST Week’ Celebrates 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is celebrating its first-generation students this week with a series of events and programs to spotlight and encourage current students who will be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Brain Health Research Institute.