Success Story
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Achieves Unprecedented Fundraising Success During First Year of Forever Brighter Campaign
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for the first time.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Again Recognized as One of Campus Pride’s ‘Best of the Best’ Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students
For a third consecutive year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been selected as one the nation’s top universities for LGBTQ+ students for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff, according to Campus Pride, a leading resource for LGBTQ+ leadership development, diversity inclusion and advocacy within higher education.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremonies
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni family will grow by more than 1,200 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony on Aug. 20.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Helps Students Who Left College Without a Degree to Settle Their Debt and Continue Their Education
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is excited to be a part of the Ohio College Comeback Compact, an innovative program to help students who left college with debt but without a degree to continue their education. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is collaborating with seven public colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio to reach out to these students and provide a path back to higher education while reducing or eliminating their debt.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s American Academy Graduates Its First Brazilian Student
Alvacir Wesley Kalatai Alberti of Imbituva, Brazil, is the first student to graduate from the American Academy, a dual-enrollment program offered jointly at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, located in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.
Students Aim to Make 51³Ô¹ÏÍø ‘Most Refugee-Welcoming Campus in America’
Turmoil from recent wars and tragedies causes millions to be displaced from their homes every year. This year is no exception with the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, forcing millions of refugees to find safety elsewhere. Not only do these refugees need shelter, but they also need education and the opportunity to have new life experiences in different countries.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives New Collegiate Purple Star Designation
The designation recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
STEM Students Abroad: The Benefits of the Challenges
No matter the field of study, if students have a knack for adventure and travel, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will see to their study abroad endeavors. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has multiple STEM students studying abroad in the spring semester, a bright outlook for a demographic that does not traditionally travel for credit in thei…Recent Graduate Chazzlyn Jackson Honed her Passion for Social Justice Activism at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
When recent Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Chazzlyn Jackson started her journey at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in 2018, she had planned to major in fashion until a mentor with Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) cultural orientation program helped her tap into her leadership abilities and passion for social justice issues. The advice played a pivotal role for Jackson, who stepped into leadership roles and anti-racism advocacy and has not looked back.
Best Friends Graduate From 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at the Age of 18
During 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s spring 2022 commencement on May 14, Jameson Payne will earn his bachelor’s degree in integrative studies with concentrations in physics and political science. Benjamin Wales-McGrath will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology at the age of 18.