2024

The Coppin Gala

Thank you Eagle Nation
and all our supporters for
"Celebrating and inspiring the path to BE MORE"
during the
2024 Coppin State University Gala!

 

Relive the 2024 Gala

2024 highlights from the CareFirst VIP Reception, Honoree Ceremony and Blue Carpet.

Thank You 2024 Gala Sponsors


This year's Gala was made possible through the dedication and support of our following partners:

2024 Gala sponsors

The 2024 Coppin State University Gala, theme is “Celebrating and Inspiring the Path to BE MORE.” This gala holds a pivotal mission—to empower Eagle Nation to embrace the ethos of ‘BE MORE’—a campaign designed to enact transformative change within our university and the surrounding areas.

This campaign, slated to raise $25 million over five years (2021-2025), embodies Eagle Nation’s commitment to shaping Coppin State University’s enduring legacy. The funds will be directed towards crucial initiatives: bolstering student recruitment and support, augmenting scholarship opportunities, and broadening our academic offerings.

We'd like to extend a special thank you to this cohort of stakeholders who are committed to reviving this illustrious university tradition by lighting the way forward for the Coppin community, in Baltimore and beyond.
 

BRIAN D. PIENINCK
President & CEO, CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield

CARIM V. KHOUZAMI
President and Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)

LINDA L. BATTS
Philanthropist: The Batts Family Foundation; FMS Scholarship Donor, CSU Alumni, '79

TAMMIRA LUCAS, DBA
Assistant Professor, CSU | CEO, The Cube Cowork

NEIL MELTZER
President and CEO, LifeBridge Health

WARREN THOMPSON
Chairman and President, Thompson Hospitality

NATASHA HORTON
Senior Vice-President, CRA Regional Community Development Manager, Truist

JOHN WALTERS
CEO and Founder, Walters Relocations, and Chair-Development Committee CSUDF Board

SEAN R. MALONE
Partner, Harris Jones & Malone, LLC

SCOTT LODICE
Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual

LEONARD R. RALEY
President and CEO, University System of Maryland Foundaton, Inc. and Vice Chancellor for Advancement (USM)

JOHN BROTHERS
President, T. Rowe Price Foundation

FRANKLYN BAKER
President and CEO, United Way of Central Maryland

ALICIA N. RITCHIE ESQ.
Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

MARIA HARRIS TILDON
Vice President, State & Local Affairs, Johns Hopkins University & Johns Hopkins Medicine

RAMSEY HARRIS
Senior Vice President, Market Manager Community Development Banking, Regional Diversity and Inclusions Council Chair, PNC Bank

DAWN KIRSTAETTER
Director of Government & Community Affairs, Comcast

DARYL A. GRAHAM
Senior Vice President, HBCU and Engagement, Strada Education Foundation

RAMON O. LOOBY
President & CEO, Maryland Bankers Association

RASHAD HOWARD
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Epigen Technology
 

 

Meet the 2024 Honorees

2024 CSU Gala Honoree BlueGold Brian D. Pieninck

 

2024 CSU Gala Honoree Eagle of the Year Tammira Lucas

 

2024 CSU Gala Honoree Wings of Excellence Carim V. Khouzami

 

2024 CSU Gala Honoree EagleLegacy Joseph Lewis

 

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Most affordable 4-year University in Maryland

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Highest student-athlete graduation rate in the MEAC for three consecutive years.

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