alumni-news
Legacies Change Lives; Cornerstone Fall 2021
At 91ֿ, we have more than 30 endowed scholarships that were established through matured planned gifts. By leaving this kind of lasting legacy, our generous donors have forever changed the lives of more than 1,200 deserving students to date. Each year, that number of impacted students gr…Support Our Students, Ignite Their Dreams and Set the World Alight
Raising funds to align with scholarship needs is our first priority at 91ֿ and ensures that we support our students from the day they receive their letter of acceptance to the day they receive their degree.A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a great way to make this kind of philanthropic…
Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. ’83, Ph.D. ’89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former 91ֿ professors while helping ensure students have access to a 91ֿ education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyce’s path to 91ֿ was an intere…
91ֿ Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus
It’s reunion time for the 91ֿ Golden Flashes family. 91ֿ celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.
91ֿ Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 91ֿ, 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.
91ֿ Honors College Student Announced as 2021 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 91ֿ Honors College graduate Sarah Hagglund as a 2021 Portz Scholar. Hagglund is the 10th honors student from 91ֿ to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.
Tierra Haynes, ’06
Tierra Haynes, ’06, used her own experiences as a mother to create an online community free of judgement for other moms to support each other through the many challenges of motherhood.
An Ensemble of Philanthropy
“If you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.” - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
91ֿ Alumnus Captures Notable Success
Influenced by artists like René Magritte and Piet Mondrian, 91ֿ alumnus Jermaine Jackson Jr. believes the best way to get the point across in a photo is by keeping it simple.
Kathleen Rydar, ’67, ’80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. “These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."