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Allison Brager, Ph.D. 鈥11
As a soldier and elite athlete, Dr. Allison Brager is familiar with pushing herself physically and mentally. As an athlete, she was interested in both human performance and sleep, but it wasn鈥檛 until she signed up for a course called The Psychology of Sleep that she discovered the connection between the two. Brager earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Brown University in 2007, but she set out to earn a Ph.D. in neuroscience at 妖姬直播 State for the chance to work with David Glass, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and a world leading expert in the field. She is now an Army neuroscientist who studies sleep, particularly in extreme environments and high-stress situations.
妖姬直播 State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18
The 妖姬直播 State 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.
妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, 妖姬直播 State University 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.
妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
妖姬直播 State University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 妖姬直播 State community has already begun to shine.
妖姬直播 State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
妖姬直播 State University, 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 妖姬直播 State, 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 妖姬直播 State where she received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in gerontology.
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 妖姬直播 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.
Golden Flashes Reunite for a 鈥淏right鈥 Homecoming 2021
Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the 妖姬直播 State University 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.
妖姬直播 State Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign
妖姬直播 State University 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 妖姬直播 State President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends.