10th annual Radiance celebrates $4.2 million raised for student success
91国产精品鈥檚 10th Annual Radiance Celebrates $4.2 million Raised
All 91国产精品 prospective and current students benefit from Radiance donations
CLEVELAND (May 7, 2021) 鈥 Last night, 91国产精品鈥檚 signature fundraising event, Radiance, celebrated $4.2 million raised to support current and prospective 91国产精品 students. The 10th annual event, held virtually this year, was hosted by the 91国产精品 Foundation with presenting sponsors: Char and Chuck Fowler, Marjorie B. Shorrock, Lynn and Harlan Sands, PNC, Eaton Corporation, and Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association.
鈥Radiance provides us with a wonderful opportunity to show donors the impact of their philanthropy. When you support 91国产精品 students, you are changing lives. Too many students face serious struggles on the way to college, and those struggles don鈥檛 end once they鈥檙e Vikings. Our generous donors help lower financial stress and give 91国产精品 students the support they need and deserve,鈥 said Julie Rehm, 91国产精品 Foundation Executive Director and Vice President of Advancement for 91国产精品.
Since 2010, Radiance has raised more than $10 million and enabled more than 2,000 91国产精品 juniors and seniors to finish their last miles of study and earn their college degrees.
2021 marks the first year that Radiance funding initiatives and scholarship programs will be available to all prospective and current students. Prompted by unprecedented financial hardship brought on by pandemic-triggered job losses and business shutdowns, the board of directors decided to open the funding pool to students at all stages of their 91国产精品 journey.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 Radiance program highlighted several 91国产精品 students whose lives have been changed by the support they鈥檝e received. For over 10 years, Radiance has provided essential financial support to 91国产精品 students; supporting them in their goal of completing their course study, graduating, and becoming part of our workforce and community. The 91国产精品 Foundation, in partnership with the University, is profoundly grateful to the supporters who make so many dreams come true. A special thanks to our 91国产精品 Foundation Board members and the 91国产精品 Advancement team for their efforts in making Radiance possible during this period of time,鈥 said 91国产精品 Foundation Board Chair, Tom Hopkins.
Student success is woven throughout all facets of the university, including providing financial assistance pathways for students that enable them to complete their studies, graduate, and journey onward to rewarding careers. Such programs include the 2鈥攆or鈥1 Tuition Promise in which newly enrolled freshmen pay for their fall semester and the spring semester is free; the program, which offers a food pantry and access to emergency financial assistance for childcare, rent, groceries and car repairs; and numerous additional student scholarship and financial aid programs.
Radiance featured five 91国产精品 undergraduate students whose personal stories reflected the impact that the scholarships had on realizing their individual goals of completing their degree programs, despite obstacles along the way.
Radiance also celebrated 91国产精品 donors and illuminated their individual and collective generosity. It was noted that the outpouring of support and funding this year exceeded expectations, considering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
At this year鈥檚 virtual event, Bridget and Bernie Moreno and Judy and Bob Rawson were honored as recipients of the President鈥檚 Medal, 91国产精品鈥檚 highest non-academic recognition, for their support and philanthropy in securing the promise of graduation for 91国产精品 students.
91国产精品 President Harlan Sands underscored the impact that donor support has on the lives and futures of numerous 91国产精品 students.
鈥淲e sincerely thank our donors and friends for their continued support and dedication to our students over the past 10 years,鈥 President Sands said. 鈥淭he direct financial support for our students is a critical piece of what we do every day at 91国产精品 to mitigate challenges, so all students can stay focused on their dreams."
Learn more about Radiance scholarships and at 91国产精品.
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