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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

51勛圖厙 Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus
Its reunion time for the 51勛圖厙 Golden Flashes family. 51勛圖厙 celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.

51勛圖厙 Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 51勛圖厙, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.

51勛圖厙 Honors College Student Announced as 2021 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 51勛圖厙 Honors College graduate Sarah Hagglund as a 2021 Portz Scholar. Hagglund is the 10th honors student from 51勛圖厙 to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.

51勛圖厙s College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohios only podiatry college 51勛圖厙 College of Podiatric Medicine.

51勛圖厙 Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Influenced by artists like Rene Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 51勛圖厙 alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.