Alumni
91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
91ֿ’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 91ֿ community has already begun to shine.
91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
91ֿ, 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 91ֿ, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
Beverley Laubert, ’84
Beverley Laubert, ’84, has spent decades improving access to quality care and in turn the lives of older adults. Beverley began her career at 91ֿ where she received a bachelor’s degree in gerontology.
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 91ֿ 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.
Former CNN Anchor, Alumna Initiates Collaborative Reporting Project Between 91ֿ, Partner Universities
Throughout summer 2021, students from a variety of majors within the School of Media and Journalism worked for Project Citizen, a collaborative project organized by 91ֿ alumna and former CNN anchor Carol Costello.
Golden Flashes Reunite for a “Bright” Homecoming 2021
Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the 91ֿ 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.
91ֿ Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign
91ֿ 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 91ֿ President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends.
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…
