Albany State University Foundation

Greetings Rams,

ASU is getting ready to celebrate 121 Years!

Please join us in our Founder’s Day Celebration activities, beginning April 3.

Join as we pay tribute to our founder, Dr. Joseph Winthrop Holley, on the occasion of our 121st Founder's Day. Be a part of history as we showcase our 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 through a series of events from April 3rd-6th.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/ASUFoundersDay

We are honored to celebrate the incredible legacy of Charles and Shirley Sherrod, two pioneering figures in the civil rights and land-trust movements. Their tireless work and dedication to creating a more just and equitable society has left an indelible mark on our nation's history.

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Your sponsorship of the Albany State University Foundation Blue and Gold Scholarship Gala will leave a legacy of opportunity and empowerment for students. Be recognized for your commitment to education.
Learn More: http://asurams.edu/gala

Your attendance at the Albany State University Foundation Blue and Gold Scholarship Gala will provide scholarships and resources to deserving students, giving them the tools they need to succeed.
Purchase your ticket today: www.asurams.edu/gala

Dr. Daniel Simmons graduated from in 1977. He has dedicated over 40 years to ministry and community service. He has served on the ASU Foundation Board for several years, and we are grateful for his contributions to the university and community. Join the Albany State University Foundation in celebrating Dr. Daniel Simmons's incredible achievements at the Blue and Gold Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 6. Secure Your Ticket: http://asurams.edu/gala

Mt Zion Baptist Church

Please take a few minutes of your time and vote for ASU! Go Rams 💙💛

📣 It’s time to vote for in The Home Depot Retool Your School Challenge! Help ASU win up to $150K by voting an unlimited number of times until March 24.

Vote Online: https://retoolyourschool.com/vote/.

The Albany State University Foundation has announced the honorees for the 2024 Blue and Gold Scholarship Gala, which will be held on April 6. Purchase your ticket today and join us for "A Night Under The Stars."

During the gala, six outstanding individuals and one business will be honored for their dedication and support of the university and their significant contributions to their respective fields. This formal event promises a night of celebration, inspiration, and gratitude. The gala honorees are as follows:

Excellence in Education Award: Dr. Kenneth Dyer, Superintendent, Dougherty County School System

Dr. Joseph W. Holley Lifetime Achievement Award: Shirley Sherrod and Charles Sherrod (posthumously), Civil Rights Activists, New Communities, Inc.

Trailblazer Award: Pastor Dr. Daniel Simmons, Senior Pastor of Mt Zion Baptist Church

Rising Star Award: Randy Williams and Eric Heyward, Founders and CEOs, Talley & Twine Watch Company

Community Partner of the Year: Molson Coors

🏆Read More: https://bit.ly/3O7UlHc

🎟️Tickets & Sponsorships: www.asurams.edu/gala

Thank you CareSource of Georgia! 🐏

CareSource of Georgia generously donated $10,000 to the Albany State University Foundation. This invaluable scholarship will greatly support aspiring students pursuing a future in the healthcare industry. Thank you, CareSource of Georgia, for your commitment to student success at .

Save the Date for the Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala! April 6, 2024, more information to follow!

As Vice President of institutional Advancement, I attended my first conference with the Georgia Education Advancement Council. It was great to discuss fundraising with the higher education leadership in the state.

Thank you to alumnus, Dr. Charles King for his generous donation of $10,000 to support our students 💙💛

Lets Go Rams!

Let's Go Golden Rams! Put on your best blue and gold and attend the SIAC Football Championship on November 11 at 1 p.m. at the Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2023SIACFootball

The SIAC will function under cashless ticket operations. Tickets can only be obtained online. Proof of tickets purchased online must be presented for entry in the form of a PDF printout or a QR code.

Purchase Tickets 🎟️: https://bit.ly/473GdWP

Thank you to Molson Coors for their investment in scholarships for students at Albany State University! Their $50,000 Endowed Scholarship to support STEM will be very impactful 💙💛

Thank you to ASU North Perimeter Area Alumni Chapter for their generous gift of $25,000 to the ASU Foundation to student our student m💛💙

Thank you to the ASU National Alumni Association for their Decade Challenge Contributions in the amount of $65,000 to support their beloved Alma Mater 💛💙.
Alumni giving/engagement is a important component to fundraising to the University!

Thank you to the Delta Rho Chapter/Fall 2008 of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc for their support of ASU student’s 💙💛❤️

The ASU Foundation would like to thank alumnus, Gilbert Udoto for his generous gift of $10,000 to his beloved Alma Mater💛💙

Thank you to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their gift of $25,000 to support the ASU Marching Band 💙💛💜

Thank you to the ASU Altanta Metro Chapter for their generous gift to the ASU Foundation to support our student athletes 💙💛

Please support the “Golden Ram Tuesday”! Every gift counts toward changing the lives of our students 💙💛

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our student-athletes? Join on November 7 for Golden RAM Tuesday, and show your support for ASU Athletics! Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will go a long way in helping us exceed our $25,000 goal.

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It’s Golden Ram Tuesday! The ASU Foundation is elated to focus on Athletics for this years giving campaign. It’s not too late to support, please give💛💙

Dr. Kristene Kelly, Director of Athletics at is excited to begin Golden Ram Tuesday with a special message 🌟, "Athletics is more than just a department. It's a legacy in the making. We are committed to creating legacies, changing generations through our unwavering focus on academic and athletic success, and nurturing the development of future leaders."

You can help with this mission by donating towards our $25,000 goal for Golden Ram Tuesday today!

Donate: www.asurams.edu/GRT

Thank you to Aetna for your generous donation of $25,000 to the ASU Foundation.

The ASU Foundation presented the 2023 Champion of Education Award to Dr. Shaun Harper ('98). 🎉

Unfortunately, Dr. Harper had a prior engagement and was unable to attend the event to accept his award in person. Click below to watch his virtual acceptance.

Watch Acceptance: https://bit.ly/asu23gala
Read Bio: bit.ly/3lwzpyz

Dr. Shaun Harper, 2023 ASU Foundation Champion of Education : Acceptance Video

Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Quarter, Amanda Nichols from Albany State University!

Chamber Ambassadors serve as our "A-Team," and are the first string called in when a hand is needed or a member business needs a connection. They represent member businesses as well as the Chamber, and serve as representatives of the greater business community at a variety of functions.

Congratulations Amanda, and thank you for choosing to serve the community through the Albany Area Chamber!

To learn more about becoming a Chamber Ambassador, see here >> https://bit.ly/AACCAmbassadors2022

Secure your tickets to the premiere event of 2022. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the Blue and Gold Scholarship Gala are available now!

Tickets: http://asurams.edu/gala
Sponsorship: http://asurams.edu/galasponsor

Good effort Golden Rams! Runner-up in 2021 Cross Country Championship.

Thank you for your donations on Golden RAM Tuesday! With your contributions, we passed our goal of $25,000. Our ASU Foundation team is tabulating the final results of online giving, mailed gifts, and in-person donations.

We will provide a detailed report on the results of Golden RAM Tuesday in the coming week.

We are beyond grateful for the support Albany State University continues to receive from our campus community, alumni, supporters and friends.

Golden RAM Tuesday Highlight: The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Delta Delta Alumni Group is establishing a scholarship fund today as part of Golden RAM Tuesday. The fund will award two $500 scholarships annually to ASU students.

📸: Vincent Jones (’94), Benny Hand (’89), and Patrick Wilkerson (’96)

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