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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

CommUNITY Lab students at 91ֿ participate in a group activity.

The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to 91ֿ 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.

Donors of 24 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall

During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the 91ֿ 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 91ֿ President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.

The rendering shows the south facade of Crawford Hall, the new home for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at 91ֿ. (Rendering courtesy of The Collaborative Inc. in partnership with Perkins + Will)

During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the 91ֿ 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 91ֿ President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.

2021 Giving Tuesday results graphic

This year, 91ֿ 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.

91ֿ’s Glauser School of Music received a significant planned gift during the 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign to support students in pursuing piano performance, orchestra, opera and education-abroad opportunities.

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. 

Guests tour the new lab spaces for 91ֿ’s Brain Health Research Institute that are located on the lower level of the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus.

91ֿ’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.

KSU Student at Commencement

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.

Honors Students Listen to Career Conversations Alumni Speak

For its fourth consecutive year, the 91ֿ Honors College is hosting “Career Conversations,” a series of alumni speaking events which take place throughout the fall semester.

Pictured are (left to right) Ambassador Edward F. Crawford; Deborah Spake, dean of 91ֿ’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship; Mary Crawford, Ambassador Crawford’s wife; and 91ֿ President Todd Diacon.

The largest single gift in 91ֿ 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. 

A new 91ֿ graduate smiles during his commencement ceremony.

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.