Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ 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.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ 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.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ’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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State community has already begun to shine.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s Brain Health Research Institute Celebrates ‘Collaboratories’ Grand Opening
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ’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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Campus.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Campus.
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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State 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.
