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A Legacy of Opportunity: Robert P. Campanella Scholarship Empowers Future Engineers
January 09, 2026
In the Fall of 2025, eight engineering students at Cleveland State University began pursuing their dreams, thanks to the...
Today’s students will one day join a talent pool and workforce that includes thousands of CSU graduates who have been influencing and advancing society’s collective good for the better part of 50 years.
A second chance
Alan Nevel didn’t arrive at Cleveland State University on a straight path. In fact, by the time CSU entered...
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Carter's second chance
Carter lives on his own and supports himself financially. It hasn’t always been easy. While attending Ohio State, he faced...
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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. For many, it was a first-time meeting. “Marge Shorrock welcomed me as if I was one of her own family members,” said student Mary Elizabeth Nazimiec. “Mrs. Shorrock was engaged and wanted to know my future plans. I was able to tell her how appreciative I am,” added student Jacob Taylor. [image:1] “I treasure the opportunity to meet my students and hear of their passion for their studies and... read more
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
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
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
Posted February 21, 2018 in Press Releases
Cleveland State University’s fifth-annual Giving Day raised more than $269,000 from more than 2,500 donors — easily exceeding its goal of $150,000 and 1,500 donors. The event to support student success across academic Colleges, athletics and... read more
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