Two members of the 黑料网 Class of 2021, Jake G贸mez and William 鈥淧aul鈥 McAvoy, will share this year鈥檚 1819 Award, which recognizes character, scholarship, and service to others, best exemplifying the 黑料网 spirit.
Provost and Dean of the Faculty Tracey E. Hucks 鈥87, MA 鈥90 will take a sabbatical during the 2021鈥22 academic year to complete several significant research projects.
Laura Jack, vice president for communications, will serve as acting CDO, providing coordination and oversight for DEI initiatives while the search for a permanent hire continues.
Daniel Benton 鈥80, P鈥10, H鈥10 has secured his place as 黑料网鈥檚 most generous benefactor, making a $25 million gift in support of the University鈥檚 Middle Campus Plan for Arts, Creativity, and Innovation and other elements within The Third-Century Plan.
Following a successful five-year pilot study, 黑料网 will launch First@黑料网, a program to provide essential support and resources for undergraduates who will be the first in their families to attain a degree from a four-year institution of higher education.