Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
What’s That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It’s a gift from a Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State
John Elliot, a 1970 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State.
John and Fonda Elliot Receive Honorary Degrees for Their Extraordinary Contributions
On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Members of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, raising more than $4.9 million to support scholarships and programs across the university for its Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign.
Professor Gives Back By Supporting Students In Need
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
The Dogs Have Their Day on Campus
Each August, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State welcomes alumni and their canine companions to campus for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the "Dog Days of Summer."
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Alumna D’Andra Mull, Ph.D., on Giving Back to the University that Gave So Much to Her
“Were it not for what I learned from a student affairs professional at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, this journey would not be the path I’m on today.â€