Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
91²Ö¿â Breaks Ground for Future Home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
91²Ö¿â officially broke ground on Crawford Hall, the future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, on March 8 in a ceremony attended by more than 400 people, including university officials, donors, alumni, students, elected officials and special guests.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to 91²Ö¿â
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to 91²Ö¿â to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.
Sally Kirkland Turns a Personal Tragedy into a Blessing for Others
Establishing a scholarship in honor and memory of her daughter and granddaughter has helped Sally Kirkland heal some of her pain while providing support for generations of students to come.
91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
91²Ö¿â’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, 91²Ö¿â 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.
91²Ö¿â’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
91²Ö¿â’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 91²Ö¿â community has already begun to shine.
91²Ö¿â’s Brain Health Research Institute Celebrates ‘Collaboratories’ Grand Opening
91²Ö¿â’s Brain Health Research Institute celebrated the grand opening of its new lab spaces on Friday, Nov. 5, with an afternoon of activities that included a keynote presentation, space dedication, tours and student research demonstrations. The new space, featuring interdisciplinary research facilities, is located on the lower level of the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus.
91²Ö¿â’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
91²Ö¿â, 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 91²Ö¿â, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
91²Ö¿â Announces Largest Single Gift in History From Ambassador Edward F. Crawford to ​Name the College and Construct New College of Business ​Building
The largest single gift in 91²Ö¿â history, by Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, will complete the capital campaign to enable the construction of a new College of Business Administration building on the university’s Kent Campus.
