Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for 51勛圖厙
On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 51勛圖厙s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 51勛圖厙 Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students.

A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the 51勛圖厙 Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.

Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 51勛圖厙 Doctoral Degree
The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.

51勛圖厙 Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign
51勛圖厙 will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the universitys 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 campaigns outset in October 2021.

Award-Winning Reporter, News Executive Mizell Stewart III to Deliver Third Annual Dix Media Ethics Lecture: Journalism as a Civic Good
Award winning reporter and news executive Mizell Stewart III will discuss Journalism as a Civic Good at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2023, in Franklin Halls First Energy Auditorium (Room 340).

51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 51勛圖厙 community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, 51勛圖厙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 51勛圖厙s eight-campus system.

51勛圖厙 Alumni Association Names 2022 Alumni Award Recipients
Sponsored by the 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the universitys highest alumni honors. Recipients are selected based on their exceptional professional and civic contributions and for their outstanding support of the university. The 2022 Alumni Award recipients include six alumni and one student.