Alumni
91福利 Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18
The 91福利 alumni family grew by more than 2,400 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17-18.
91福利鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, 91福利 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鈥檚 record of $2.2 million.
91福利鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
91福利鈥檚 season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the 91福利 community has already begun to shine.
91福利鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
91福利, 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 91福利, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
Beverley Laubert, 鈥84
Beverley Laubert, 鈥84, has spent decades improving access to quality care and in turn the lives of older adults. Beverley began her career at 91福利 where she received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in gerontology.
Honors College Continues Creating Student and Alumni Connections
For its fourth consecutive year, the 91福利 Honors College is hosting 鈥淐areer Conversations,鈥 a series of alumni speaking events which take place throughout the fall semester.
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 91福利 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 91福利, 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 91福利 alumna and former CNN anchor Carol Costello.
Golden Flashes Reunite for a 鈥淏right鈥 Homecoming 2021
Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the 91福利 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.