Alumni
Ƶ Ƶ’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, Ƶ 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.
Ƶ Ƶ’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
Ƶ’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 Ƶ Ƶ community has already begun to shine.
Ƶ Ƶ’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
Ƶ, 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 Ƶ Ƶ, 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 Ƶ Ƶ 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 Ƶ Ƶ 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 Ƶ Ƶ, 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 Ƶ Ƶ 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 Ƶ 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.
Ƶ Ƶ Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign
Ƶ 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 Ƶ Ƶ President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends.