The CSU Foundation is proud to serve our students and University, helping to ensure that the promise of success and accomplishment becomes reality.
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.
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...
Your support helps alleviate the pressures that can cause some of our students to simply give up, only a few short steps away from obtaining a college degree.
Because someone believed
Kadence chose Cleveland State University with purpose. She understood that CSU wasn’t the least expensive option—but it was the...
Thank you for investing in our students. Your support is transforming lives, igniting hope and pulling dreams within reach.
A Message from the President
To Our Alumni and Friends:
As the new president of Cleveland State University, I am deeply grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead this best-in-class urban research university.
I have quickly learned that one of CSU’s greatest assets is its strong partnerships with alumni and friends who truly care about the University and our students. Graduates and donors who are ambassadors for the University, role models for our students, and believers in the hope and promise of Cleveland State have helped this University mature into a vibrant and respected institution.
Your support – whether for scholarships, faculty research, academic programs or other needs – is an investment in the future of Cleveland State University, our students and Northeast Ohio. CSU students are the future of this region and your support helps them stay in school, graduate and use their knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers and in their lives.
Generous support for CSU over the past fiscal year is detailed in this annual report. Thank you! I look forward to working with you for the continued improvement of our University.
Harlan M. Sands, J.D., M.B.A.
President, Cleveland State University
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