Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
žž State Approves 26 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall in Recognition of $10.7 Million in Philanthropic Gifts
During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the žž Board of Trustees approved naming resolutions for 17 spaces to be located in the future Crawford Hall based on philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more. An additional nine named spaces were approved by žž State President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
žž State Approves 26 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall in Recognition of $10.7 Million in Philanthropic Gifts
During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the žž Board of Trustees approved naming resolutions for 17 spaces to be located in the future Crawford Hall based on philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more. An additional nine named spaces were approved by žž State President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
žž State’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, žž donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million.
žž State’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
žž’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 žž State community has already begun to shine.
žž State’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
žž, 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 žž State, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
Honors College Continues Creating Student and Alumni Connections
For its fourth consecutive year, the žž Honors College is hosting “Career Conversations,” a series of alumni speaking events which take place throughout the fall semester.
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 žž State 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 žž 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.
žž State Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign
žž 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 žž State President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends.
