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Timely Fowler gift serves hundreds during pandemic

Posted November 10, 2020 in Articles

At any point, a gift to Cleveland State University is an extraordinary gesture of generosity. And that is never more true of the $1,000,000 gift that Cleveland philanthropists Char and Chuck Fowler gave over a year ago to combat food insecurity on campus. The support paved way to relocate the Lift Up Vikes! Resource and Food Pantry to a more accessible campus location and nearly triple its size. The gift also created an emergency Fowler Fund, providing small grants to students who experience unforeseen expenses that could negatively affect their ability to pay rent or continue to stay enrolled in school. And... read more

CSU Giving Day Sets New Record

Posted February 24, 2020 in Articles

Cleveland State University’s seventh-annual Giving Day, held on Tuesday, February 12, raised more than $460,000 from over 2,500 donors, setting new records in both giving and donor totals. The event united academic colleges, athletics and other... read more

CSU Announces $1 Million Donation for School of Film and Media Arts

Posted January 16, 2020 in Press Releases

Transformative gift will upgrade production facilities and create summer film camp Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts, an expanding regional hub for film education and training, will continue its growth thanks to a... read more

Film School Awards First Scholarships

Posted December 05, 2019 in Articles

Three deserving students have received CSU’s School of Film and Media Arts first scholarship, established by longtime Clevelanders Ageleke and Lee Zapis, to support students who are close to graduating but need additional support to... read more

CSU Mourns the Passing of Mort Mandel

Posted October 18, 2019 in Press Releases

Mort Mandel, an innovative businessman, prominent community leader and longtime supporter of Cleveland State University, passed away October 16. Below is a statement from CSU President Harlan Sands: [image:1] “It is with great sadness that we collectively... read more

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