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Record-Breaking Radiance

Posted May 11, 2018 in Articles

Thanks to everyone who supported Radiance 2018! This year’s event raised a record $1.7-plus million for student scholarships and was the fifth consecutive year that the $1 million threshold was surpassed. Since its inception in 2011, Radiance has raised more than $7.8 million to help students cross the finish line to graduation through “last dollar” scholarships. [image:1] Often, students nearing graduation are financially unable to achieve their goal. As little as a few hundred dollars can derail their educational journey. Radiance scholarships close the gap, enabling them to graduate and move on to productive careers. This year’s Radiance reception and program drew a... read more

Scholarships Make Dreams Come True

Posted April 28, 2018 in Articles

CSU’s annual Scholarship Luncheon brought together more than 400 individuals who have made personal gifts, as well as representatives of businesses and organizations that have supported scholarships, and the grateful students who received these awards.... read more

Gift Enhances Engaged Learning for Students

Posted April 23, 2018 in Press Releases

Cleveland State University’s comprehensive efforts to provide engaged learning opportunities for students outside the classroom received a significant boost, thanks to a new gift from philanthropists Myra and Darwin Smith. The $255,000 gift will support... read more

Radiance scholarship 'an opportunity to beat the odds'

Posted April 13, 2018 in Articles

Amanda Posey grew up in the foster care system and remembers a childhood she admits was "anything but easy." Eventually, she'd enroll at CSU with the hopes to one day become a teacher and credits... read more

Alumnus Creates Endowed Chair

Posted March 21, 2018 in Press Releases

Terry Fergus, BBA ’82, a prominent financial executive, community leader and member of the CSU Board of Trustees, has created an endowed chair in accounting in the Monte Ahuja College of Business. The chair will... read more

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