Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s eight-campus system.
Giving Tuesday Initiative Shines Light on Philanthropy
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Alumni Association Names 2022 Alumni Award Recipients
Sponsored by the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s highest alumni honors. Recipients are selected based on their exceptional professional and civic contributions and for their outstanding support of the university. The 2022 Alumni Award recipients include six alumni and one student.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Achieves Unprecedented Fundraising Success During First Year of Forever Brighter Campaign
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University launched the public phase of its $350 million Forever Brighter comprehensive fundraising campaign in October 2021, and during the first year of the public campaign, a record-breaking $77.6 million was raised. This philanthropic feat was made possible with the support of 10,687 donors, 3,753 of whom made a gift to 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ for the first time.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Wins 19 Marketing and Communications Awards
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement launched the university’s most ambitious fundraising campaign, called Forever Brighter, last October, creating communications and fundraising materials that share the remarkable impact of alumni engagement and donor philanthropy on the university. The division has earned 19 marketing and communications awards from multiple competitions.
George and Gina Jenkins Establish Student-Athlete Scholarship With $1 Million Planned Gift
George L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Raises $65,000 in Scholarship Support to Celebrate 112th Birthday and First Day of Giving
The first-ever Day of Giving raised needed funds from more than 350 alumni, friends and partners in just 24 hours. The blue and gold community came together in support of a variety of scholarships as part of the university’s Forever Brighter comprehensive campaign.
William B. Risman Family Receives Prestigious University Medallion During 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Spring Commencement Ceremony
Most people who have spent time on 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s campus in Kent, Ohio, recognize the name Risman. It is connected to the popular Risman Plaza and Risman Drive, but they may not realize that for the Risman family, educating and supporting students has been a family affair for almost 40 years.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Spirit of Motherhood Program for Pregnant Black Women Receives $100,000 Grant
Infant mortality rates in Northeast Ohio are three to five times higher for Black babies than white babies, an alarming statistic that is an issue across the country but particularly prevalent in this part of the state. A new $100,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will support innovative work being undertaken at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, an elite research university with the esteemed R1 designation, to address this important issue.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and KeyBank Foundation to Continue Key Connections Program for Underserved Students
KeyBank Foundation has awarded a new $200,000 gift to 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University to continue KeyBank Foundation’s support for the successful Key Connections program offered by University College at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. The Key Connections program will continue to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds who will enroll in Fall Semester 2022.