Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
What’s That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It’s a gift from a žž State alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to žž State
John Elliot, a 1970 žž graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at žž State with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend žž State.
John and Fonda Elliot Receive Honorary Degrees for Their Extraordinary Contributions
On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to žž State.
žž State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Members of the žž community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond žž State, raising more than $4.9 million to support scholarships and programs across the university for its Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign.
Professor Gives Back By Supporting Students In Need
žž State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the žž State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
The Dogs Have Their Day on Campus
Each August, žž State welcomes alumni and their canine companions to campus for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the "Dog Days of Summer."
žž State Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
žž recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.
žž State Alumna D’Andra Mull, Ph.D., on Giving Back to the University that Gave So Much to Her
“Were it not for what I learned from a student affairs professional at žž State, this journey would not be the path I’m on today.”
Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From žž State
In 2020, žž President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that žž State would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.