Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship
Tiffany Roper, ’07, M.Ed. ’12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.

‘A Promise Kept’
When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to ½ÄÏÌåÓý’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
½ÄÏÌåÓý supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at ½ÄÏÌåÓý that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
½ÄÏÌåÓý recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street ½ÄÏÌåÓý's Family Friendly Halloween event.

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At ½ÄÏÌåÓý, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ½ÄÏÌåÓý State community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.