Giving

Mar 12, 2019 • Jennifer Retter

'Philadelphia Inquirer' Tells Story of Dr. Ellington Beavers

On March 4, The Philadelphia Inquirer published an article on Dr. Ellington Beavers, his research in Boyer Hall's laboratories, and his historic gift to Arcadia University. The story has been picked up by the Associated Press and appeared in outlets...

Oct 18, 2018 • Andrea Walls

Community UKNIGHTs 4 Arcadia During Inauguration Week

For four days during Inauguration Week, Arcadians around the world “UKNIGHTED” on campus and online for the fourth annual UKNIGHT 4 Arcadia campaign. Helping to surpass the goal of 1,022 donors, a record-setting 1,042 Arcadia alumni, students, faculty, staff, Trustees, parents, family members,...

Nov 30, 2017 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadians UKNIGHT for Third Annual Day of Giving

On Nov. 28, 903 members of the Arcadia University community around the world “uknighted” for the third annual Day of Giving event. With the UKNIGHT 1 Day campaign focused on community participation, not dollars, this year’s goal of 700 donors was far surpassed in the 24-hour period. Collectively...

Dec 6, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia Community UKNIGHTS for Second Annual Day of Giving

On Nov. 29, Arcadians around the world joined together to be counted and to show their support for the University they love so dearly. The second annual UKNIGHT 1 Day of Giving, a campaign supporting graduate and undergraduate programs, scholarships, and study abroad, smashed its goal of 700...

Nov 22, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

UKNIGHT with Arcadians Around the World on Tuesday, Nov. 29

Beginning at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Arcadians around the world will unite for our second annual UKNIGHT 1 Day campaign. This is a 24-hour global challenge encouraging Arcadians everywhere to come together and show our Arcadia pride. On the 29th, keep watch for emails on how to...

Nov 16, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

UKNIGHT 1 Day is Back!

Beginning at midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Arcadians around the globe will unite once again for our second annual UKNIGHT 1 Day campaign. This all-community event coincides with the national #GivingTuesday. Ours is a participation campaign, and so we are...

Dec 3, 2015 • Christopher Sarachilli

Campus UKNIGHTS for Inaugural Day of Giving

On Dec. 1, nearly 700 Knights around the world joined together in support of Arcadia. The inaugural UKNIGHT 1 Day of Giving, a campaign supporting graduate and undergraduate programs, scholarships, and study abroad, exceeded its goals, with 695 donors contributing $48,920 in a 24-hour period....

Nov 30, 2015 • Christopher Sarachilli

On Dec. 1, UKNIGHT and Be Counted

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Arcadia is asking all University community members to UKNIGHT and be counted. The University’s inaugural UKNIGHT 1 Day of Giving Campaign, which coincides with the international GivingTuesday, asks all members of the campus community, from trustees, faculty, and staff to...

Nov 30, 2011 • Purnell Cropper

Arcadia Chronicles: Commons Nearly Complete Thanks to Alumni, Reunion Giving

With construction nearly complete, the Arcadia community is anxiously awaiting the opening of the new Commons student center on Jan. 23, 2012. After more than a year of construction, the 62,000-square-foot building connects to the existing Kuch Athletic and Recreation Center and brings much-needed...

Nov 11, 2011 • Purnell Cropper

Student Speaker Sought for 'Commons: Meeting Place of Peoples, Marketplace of Ideas'

On Monday, Jan. 23, Arcadia University will celebrate the opening of the Commons, and one student will be chosen by his or her peers to speak on their behalf at the dedication ceremony, which, as Ed Sullivan would have said, will be "a really big shew." "This is truly a historic event for...

Nov 1, 2011 • Purnell Cropper

Alumni Homecoming, Knight Out and Alumni Leadership Summit

By Georgene Pilling ’04M, Director of Alumni Relations Alumni Homecoming Alumni returned to campus on Saturday, Oct. 15, to celebrate a festive and beautiful homecoming, enjoy the student carnival along the Walk of Pride, join families at the afternoon picnic, and cheer on the soccer, field hockey...

Oct 11, 2011 • Purnell Cropper

Video: 'Students Are Having a Blast' on Haber Green

"This is the best day of my presidency," said a barefoot Carl (Tobey) Oxholm III, President of Arcadia University. Megaphone in hand, he declared the green space in the middle of campus open on Oct. 7 after more than a year of construction. "And we have a new name for this turf, and we're not...