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A Legacy of Opportunity: Robert P. Campanella Scholarship Empowers Future Engineers

Posted January 09, 2026 in Articles

In the Fall of 2025, eight engineering students at Cleveland State University began pursuing their dreams, thanks to the newly established Robert P. Campanella Scholarship Endowment. CSU proudly celebrates this generous legacy gift and honors the lasting commitment of the late Robert P. (Bob) Campanella ’67. Bob’s legacy gift reflects his lifelong connection to CSU and his remarkable professional journey. After graduation, Bob led a successful career as an engineer and later became an entrepreneur in investment and real estate. Through thoughtful estate planning, Bob designated CSU to receive proceeds from the sale of a commercial property—an extraordinary act of generosity... read more

The Legacy Society

Posted January 09, 2026 in Articles

Donors who make planned gifts to Cleveland State University are recognized for their generosity through membership in the Legacy Society. We are grateful for all our Legacy Society members who have chosen to make a... read more

The future of engagement arrives at CSU

Posted May 15, 2025 in Articles

Ava, part of the future of fundraising, arrives at Cleveland State University this week. Powered by artificial intelligence, she is the school’s first fully autonomous virtual engagement officer, who will connect with alumni, donors and supporters... read more

CSU receives largest gift from an individual donor in school's history

Posted May 08, 2025 in Articles

CSU President Laura Bloomberg announced in front of hundreds of University donors and supporters at Radiance, CSU’s annual donor event, that the University received its largest gift ever from an individual donor. [image:1] The nearly $15 million... read more

Transdigm Group Inc. commits more than $1M to support programs at CSU

Posted September 09, 2024 in Press Releases

[image:1] Cleveland State University (CSU) proudly announces a transformative gift commitment from TransDigm Group Inc. of over $1M to support Cleveland’s university and further strengthen its dedication to advancing education and innovation. The latest gift from TransDigm... read more

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