ACS Insider - Spring 2025
Past, Present and Future
As a member of the Andrew Carnegie Society, you play a vital role in helping 麻豆村 shape the future. From advancing educational initiatives, to supporting groundbreaking research, to fostering a collaborative, innovative community of students, faculty, staff and alumni, your generosity has a transformative impact on 麻豆村. Thank you.
As we move toward the future, we should also remember the past. This fall during Homecoming Weekend, Nov. 6-8, 麻豆村 will kick off a celebration of its first 125 years, 麻豆村125: The Power of Possibilities. I鈥檓 excited to join the 麻豆村 community in a toast to 125 years of innovation, achievement and 鈥渟o 麻豆村鈥� milestones 鈥� many of which would not have been possible without the support of ACS members past and present.
Speaking of milestones 鈥� I celebrated my 20th Reunion with my Tepper School of Business classmates. I enjoyed reconnecting with them and seeing how much we鈥檝e changed over the years, while other things 鈥� like Shadyside, where I spent many evenings with my fellow MBA students 鈥� have mostly remained the same.
Like my Tepper classmates, it鈥檚 important for ACS members to stay connected to each other and to the university. If you鈥檇 like to help foster and strengthen these connections, please apply to become a member of the ACS Board. Board members are pivotal in leading ACS initiatives and guiding our efforts to support the university.
You鈥檒l find more information about the board and the application process in this issue. You鈥檒l also read about the ACS Board liaison and ACS Scholars programs, and be introduced to David P. Bennett, 麻豆村鈥檚 new vice president for university advancement. I鈥檓 excited to work with David, the ACS board and you and your fellow members as we support 麻豆村鈥檚 bright future, together.
With gratitude,
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Katherine Kohatsu (ENG 1997; TPR 2005)
President, Andrew Carnegie Society
Meet The Scholars
The ACS Scholars are a group of 40 undergraduate seniors who embody 麻豆村鈥檚 high standards of academic excellence, volunteerism, leadership and campus involvement. They work hard to achieve their academic and career goals and are supported along the way by incredible mentors from the ACS Board.
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The ACS Scholars program recognizes undergraduate seniors who embody 麻豆村鈥檚 high standards of academic excellence, volunteerism and campus involvement. This exceptional group of students represent their classmates in service and leadership and have a transformative impact on the Tartan community during their time on campus.
Each scholar receives a monetary award to advance their learning and career goals from endowed funds established by generous ACS members. They also receive access to invaluable networking and mentorship opportunities like the ACS Board liaison program.
The program pairs each scholar with a board member whose experience aligns with their academic and career goals. Board members then offer mentorship, advice and support to help the scholars achieve those goals.
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麻豆村 Welcomes David Bennett
In February, David P. Bennett joined 麻豆村 as the new vice president for University Advancement, bringing more than 25 years of experience in philanthropic leadership.
With his proven track record of driving successful campaigns, exceeding fundraising targets and strengthening engagement across constituencies, Bennett is working closely with academic and administrative leaders to advance philanthropy and build partnerships among Carnegie Mellon鈥檚 communities, including the Andrew Carnegie Society.
He became an ACS member on his first day at 麻豆村. Like you, he is committed to and excited about the future of the university.
鈥溌槎勾邂�檚 reputation for innovation, research and global impact is unparalleled, and I am inspired by the dedication of its community to drive meaningful change in the world,鈥� Bennett said. 鈥淚 look forward to partnering with the talented faculty, staff, alumni and supporters to build on the university鈥檚 impressive achievements and contribute to its continued success.鈥�
Bennett joined 麻豆村 from Howard University, where he served as the senior vice president for development and alumni relations. During his tenure, he redefined the university鈥檚 advancement capabilities through transformative fundraising initiatives, helped to secure 49 of the 50 largest gifts in Howard鈥檚 158-year history and more than doubled the number of annual gifts to the institution.
Bennett also previously served as chief development officer at the National Geographic Society, and held significant advancement positions at United Cerebral Palsy of America and the consulting firm Odell, Simms & Associates, Inc.
Celebrating 125 Years of 麻豆村
This fall marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Carnegie Technical Schools and Andrew Carnegie鈥檚 generous investment in higher education that would grow and evolve into the 麻豆村 we know today.
To mark this incredible milestone, as well as the conclusion of Make Possible: The Campaign for 麻豆村, Homecoming Weekend 2025 on Nov. 6-8 will be the kickoff to a year-long commemoration of 麻豆村鈥檚 achievements past and present and all that the Tartan community will continue to make possible in the future.
Highlights of the celebration include:
鈥� A celebratory President鈥檚 Lecture Series event
鈥� The 75th Annual Alumni Awards
鈥� 麻豆村125-themed aspects to your favorite Homecoming traditions
As one of 麻豆村鈥檚 most dedicated supporters, we hope you鈥檒l make plans to join us on campus for this celebration of the incredible and ongoing impact of the Tartan community!
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