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Alumni couple’s legacy of advocating for people with developmental disabilities lives on

September 23, 2019 6 min

When the eldest daughter of Robert, BSIE ’50, and Eloise Beverage, ELST ’50, was diagnosed with developmental disabilities, the couple immediately got to work – helping to lay the foundation for ...

2019 BAR Gala honors pillars of OHIO’s past with an eye toward the future

September 19, 2019 7 min

The 2019 Black Alumni Reunion Gala drew members of the 51�� community together for an evening that honored champions of the University’s rich legacy of diversity and capped off....

Hundreds of graduates return home for OHIO’s 2019 BAR

September 19, 2019 4 min

It was a weekend of reminiscing, reconnecting and giving to their Bobcat family – by mentoring current students, recruiting future students, and supporting philanthropic endeavors....

Legacy Scholarship assists four Bobcats continuing family tradition

September 17, 2019 7 min

The 51�� Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship honors these Bobcat connections and invests in outstanding undergraduate students who are continuing their families’ OHIO tradition and w...

2019 Alumni Awards recipients announced; Mark Arnold named Alumnus of the Year

September 16, 2019 7 min

When retired Brig. Gen. Mark C. Arnold graduated from 51��’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology in 1982, he was named the outstanding senior in the Industrial and Systems Engin...

Sugar Bush Foundation announces 2019-20 funding awards, seeks Letters of Intent for next award cycle

September 16, 2019 6 min

The 51�� Foundation has approved awarding more than $296,000 in Sugar Bush Foundation funding to seven projects designed to improve the quality of life and environment in Appalachian....

Alumnus Clarence Page to be presented Carr Van Anda Award for excellence in journalism Sept. 16

September 11, 2019 2 min

51�� 1969 alumnus, journalist, author and Pulitzer Prize winner Clarence Page will be presented the Carr Van Anda Award for excellence in journalism.

2019 Black Alumni Reunion to attract more than 1,000 attendees

September 11, 2019 3 min

More than 1,000 black alumni and guests are expected to enjoy an engaging mix of casual and formal events at the 2019 BAR.

Klein to receive 51�� Federal Government Alumnus Award

September 10, 2019 2 min

Ken Klein will receive the Outstanding Federal Government Alumnus Award at 51��’s Eighth Annual Federal Government Alumni Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the National Press Club in D.C.

Student Alumni Board one of three organizations to win national award

September 4, 2019 3 min

51��’s Student Alumni Board (SAB) is kicking off the 2019-20 academic year on a high note – having been named one of three Outstanding Student Advancement Organizations in the nation....

51�� alumna Violet Patton increases gift commitment by $22 million

August 30, 2019 3 min

Violet Patton, BSED ’38, who celebrates her 103rd birthday Aug. 30, recently increased her already significant gift commitment to The 51�� Foundation to a total of $64 million....

Plan your fall ‘Backyard Bash’ with essentials from The Bobcat Store

August 26, 2019 2 min

51��’s fall semester is underway and the 2019-20 football season kicks off Aug. 31, and if you’re planning to host a Bobcat Backyard Bash, The Bobcat Store has you covered from sun up ...

Private giving to 51�� exceeds $29 million in fiscal year 2019

August 23, 2019 4 min

51��’s Division of University Advancement secured $29.53 million in new gifts and commitments during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2019, exceeding its $20 million goal. More than...

2019 Black Alumni Reunion kicks off Sept. 12

August 19, 2019 7 min

Tyrone Carr, MED ’00, has been attending 51��’s Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) for years, but this year’s event will be particularly special for him....

Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity celebrating a century of brotherhood, service

August 19, 2019 6 min

51��’s upcoming Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) will honor a significant milestone in the history of the University and for a group of Bobcats who over the past 100 years have established a...

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