2021 Day of Giving

Jordan is a double major in English and psychology. She is the President of the Association of Black Psychologists at SU and the Editor-in-Chief of the Greenspring Review. She aspires to be a teacher in underserved communities and has been accepted into an education master's program at Johns Hopkins. 

What does Jordan 💚 about SU? “I love that Stevenson is really such a close-knit community that you always know someone when you walk into a room. It lessens the fear of trying new things like clubs and sports teams. It really feels like one giant family.” 

Brooke is studying biochemistry and plans to graduate in December 2021. Among other things, she is the Vice President of the American Chemical Society and President of the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society. 

She plans to attend pharmacy school and work hard to achieve her goal of a career in Pediatric Oncology Pharmaceutics.  

What does Brooke 💚 about SU? “I love the opportunities that Stevenson offers to enhance learning and provide support to all students. I also love the tight-knit community at Stevenson; it makes me feel included and supported in all areas of my life.”   

With only a few hours remaining in our Day of Giving, a Proud Trustee is offering a challenge to help us reach our 250-donor goal before noon. When 50 more donors join him by making a gift to SU, he will contribute $4,000!

Your gift of any amount will help unlock his generosity. Every gift counts!

Lauryn is studying business communication at SU and is about to head to Las Vegas for a summer internship where she will learn the ins and outs of managing a hotel and casino. She is an active member of the SU community involved with several clubs and organizations, as well as a member of the women’s volleyball team.  

Lauryn dreams of building a career in hotel management and one day owning her own resort in Vegas. 

What does Lauryn 💚 about SU?  “I love all the opportunities. At SU, there are so many resources, activities and people at our disposal that will ensure our success. It is truly a career-readiness university. I always feel supported in whatever I do, and I know that if at some point my confidence is depleted, there is someone who can be there for me and help me reach any goal I set my mind to.” 

New matches and challenges have been issued, Mustangs! 🐴

💚 President Hirshman will give $2,000 when 20 donors give to what they love at SU. 
💚 Proud SU Parents, David & Alexa Vahos, will donate $50 per donor for the next 20 parents who join them in supporting our students. 
💚 Professor Zamira Simkins will contribute $50 per donor for the next 10 faculty and staff who give. 

Jevan is a member of the men’s soccer team about to earn his degree in business communication. He hopes to one day work for a professional sports team.  

What does Jevan 💚 about SU? “The fact that Stevenson is a community. Everyone acts like a family and it's very enjoyable to be a part of!” 

Jaden is a legal studies major and member of the Mock Trial Team at SU.  

He will head to St. John’s University School of Law next fall on a full ride where he will study to become a defense attorney! 

What does Jaden 💚 about SU? “The people I have met and all the opportunities I have had!”

Another Proud Stevenson Trustee is offering a $10,000 match! Her gift will support internships at SU. She will donate $100 per donor for the next 100 donors who give to what they 💚.  

Alumna and Trustee Donna Kahoe '99 is offering a $10,000 match! Donna's gift will support two areas near and dear to her heart: scholarships and the legal studies program. She will donate $100 per donor for the next 100 alumni who make a gift to a part of the university that they 💚.  

Emani is the SGA President as Stevenson. This May, they will earn their degree in visual communication design with minors in entrepreneurship and small business development.  

Emani has been accepted into the MFA program in community arts at MICA next fall and looks forward to permanently relocating to Baltimore from her hometown in Richmond, VA. They aspire to become a thriving artist and art educator.  

What does Emani 💚 about SU? “I love that Stevenson has so many leadership and growth opportunities for every kind of student and that it focuses on career development and our personal goals and aspirations!” 

For the next 24-hours, the Stevenson University community will unite for our third annual Day of Giving to make a difference in the lives of our students -- like those featured in this video.  

A proud SU parent is challenging all of us to support what we 💚 at Stevenson. When at least 250 members of the SU community join her in making a gift in the next 24-hours, she will donate $15,000! 

Kat is a nursing major involved in too many clubs and organizations to count! Notably, she is the Student Leader for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and a member of the Honors Program Student Advisory Board. 

After graduation, Kat hopes to work as a Labor and Delivery Nurse and become a Certified Nurse Midwife. 

What does Kat 💚 about SU? “I love the campus life, the campus itself, the Nursing Program, the faculty and staff who prioritize student success, and all of the friendships and memories that I've made here in such a short amount of time.”