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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.

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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. 

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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.

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91福利 Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign

91福利 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 91福利 President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends. 

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Legacies Change Lives; Cornerstone Fall 2021

 At 91福利, we have more than 30 endowed scholarships that were established through matured planned gifts. By leaving this kind of lasting legacy, our generous donors have forever changed the lives of more than 1,200 deserving students to date. Each year, that number of impacted students gr鈥

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Alumni and Giving

Support Our Students, Ignite Their Dreams and Set the World Alight

 Raising funds to align with scholarship needs is our first priority at 91福利 and ensures that we support our students from the day they receive their letter of acceptance to the day they receive their degree.A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a great way to make this kind of philanthropic鈥

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Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success

Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. 鈥83, Ph.D. 鈥89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former 91福利 professors while helping ensure students have access to a 91福利 education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyce鈥檚 path to 91福利 was an intere鈥

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Members of the Class of 2020 lead the way down Main Street, serving as the 2021 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.

91福利 Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus

It鈥檚 reunion time for the 91福利 Golden Flashes family. 91福利 celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.

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91福利 Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients

Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 91福利, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.

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91福利 Honors College Student Announced as 2021 Portz Scholar

The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 91福利 Honors College graduate Sarah Hagglund as a 2021 Portz Scholar. Hagglund is the 10th honors student from 91福利 to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990. 

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