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Join us in celebrating the start of college football season on College Colors Day, Friday, Sept. 3.

Today, 51�Թ��� Athletics received a $2.5 million gift from Michelle and Michael Hagerty to support the football program.

I hope everyone is as happy as I am to return for a traditional in-person instruction and campus experience.

I recently learned the sad news that alumnus and former visiting professor Robert “Skipp” Orr passed away last week at the age of 68.

To help 51�Թ��� continue to operate as it should, and for the health and safety of our entire university community, everyone is expected to wear face coverings when inside our buildings.

Today more than 2,000 Owls will receive their degrees during four summer commencement ceremonies. Congratulations, Class of 2021!

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher J. Delisio as 51�Թ���’s new vice president for Institutional Advancement and CEO of the 51�Թ��� Foundation.

Fiscal year 2020-21, which ended June 30, was 51�Թ���'s best year ever for charitable giving, with more than 6,800 donors giving a total of $56.5 million.

Fiscal year 2020-21, which ended June 30, was 51�Թ���'s best year ever for research expenditures and sponsored research funding.

The 51�Թ��� Career Center continues to implement the best programs and platforms to prepare our 51�Թ��� for life after college.