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Alumni Association Elections

CSUNAA

Alumni Association Elections

Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Miles Connor Admin Bldg. 3rd Floor
(410) 951-3801

Officer Elections

The Nominations and Elections Committee invites you to help select the next slate of officers to lead the Coppin State University National Alumni Association (CSUNAA). Please nominate any person who has the desire to support alumni and meets the requirements as described in the Constitution and Bylaws. You may nominate someone for one or more positions. When making your nomination(s), please make sure that the person(s) you nominate is/are willing to serve in that capacity for the full two-year term.

All Coppin alumni may submit nominations for officers. Nominations may be submitted online or by completing the Nomination form and must be received by the CSUNAA no later than Friday, March 21, 2025 Those persons nominated for an office will be contacted the week of March 24th. At that time nominees may accept or decline the nomination. All parties who accept the nomination will be required to submit a short biography and answer a few questions regarding their interest in serving as a CSUNAA officer.

The Nominations Committee will present the slate of officers the week of March 31st. CSUNAA members will have the opportunity to meet the candidates during the Candidates Forum on Wednesday, April 16th. All paper ballots must be received by Tuesday, May 6th. Online voting will take place on Tuesday, May 6th from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm (Eastern daylight time). Officers will be announced on Friday, May 9th, and installed at the CSUNAA General Meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. 

Nominations and Election Timeline

Download Elections Overview and Timeline

Nominations and Election Timeline
DateEvent
Friday, March 21st

Nominations due

Requests for paper ballots must be received by the CSUNAA (Requests sent by mail must be postmarked by March 21st)

Week of March 31stSlate of Officers Presented; Paper ballots mailed by request only
Wednesday, April 16thCandidates Forum
Tuesday, May 6th

Paper ballots must be received by CSUNAA

CSUNAA Election Day (online voting only).

*Only current financially active alumni association members may vote*

Friday, May 9th2025-2027 CSUNAA Officers Announced
Wednesday, August 20thNew officers installed at the CSUNAA General Body Meeting

Commitment to Excellence Awards

2025

Commitment to Excellence Awards

Coppin State University alumni are making a difference on campus, in their local communities, and in their careers. Coppin State University National Alumni Association (CSUNAA) recognizes the accomplishments of our fellow eagles for their commitment to excellence.

Recognition Categories & Honorees

Presented to Coppin alumni for outstanding professional achievement, service to the community, or commitment to Coppin State University. Nominees must have attended the university within the last 10 years.

Recognizes alumni for outstanding contributions to their chosen career field or industry. This awardee is excelling at the highest level and is often recognized by or celebrated among their peers.

Highlights alumni who have taken the initiative to influence positive change in their career, local community, or the Coppin campus community without seeking or expecting public praise for their actions.

Recognizes alumni who have shown unwavering commitment to Coppin State University over a period of at least 10 years. This awardee is a loyal donor who dedicates their time, shares ideas and expertise, and serves as an advocate for the university. This award recognizes an individual whose contributions have significantly impacted Coppin students and the Coppin campus community at large.

This is the highest honor presented to Coppin alumni by CSUNAA. It is awarded to alumni that exemplify the spirit of our namesake, Fanny Jackson Coppin by providing significant contributions to Coppin State University and their local community.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nominees must be living graduates or former students of Coppin State University or the University under any of its former names. If you wish to acknowledge someone posthumously, there is a space to include their name(s) on the application. The committee will acknowledge posthumous names received; however, awards will be presented to living alumni during the event.
  • CSUNAA executive board members are not eligible to receive award recognition at the Commitment to Excellence Awards during their term of service.

Nominations

Nomination Submission Deadline

Please check back in Fall 2025 to submit a nomination for the 2026 Commitment to Excellence Awards.

Coppin State University National Alumni Association reserves the right to select an awardee in the event no nominations are received for a particular category. We also reserve the right to not select an awardee for a given category if the nominations do not meet the eligibility requirements or standards of excellence set forth by the committee.

Past Awardees

2024 Awardees
AwardAwardee
Recent Alumni AchievementKayla Moore ‘18
Professional AchievementChristie Simon-Waterman ‘10
Unsung HeroLinda Batts ‘79
Winky Camphor Lifetime AchievementCharles Alexander ‘76
Fanny Jackson Coppin AwardDr. Valencia T. Johnson ’05, ‘06

2023 Awardees
AwardAwardee
Recent Alumni AchievementAiry Tilghman '18
Professional AchievementHennither Gant ‘05
Unsung HeroStanley Brown ‘72
Winky Camphor Lifetime AchievementFlorine “Peaches” Camphor ‘58
Fanny Jackson Coppin AwardCharlie Jones ‘06

Alumni Business Directory

Alumni Business Directory

Coppin State University is proud to offer an alumni business directory from our ever-growing network of over 16,000 alumni. This searchable directory highlights Eagle entrepreneurs nationwide. Show your Coppin pride and support an alumni-owned business today! Browse the directory or complete the request form to add your business to the list.

Terms of Use: The information listed in this directory was voluntarily provided to the Coppin State University Office of Alumni Engagement by the alumni business owner. Coppin State University does not endorse any of the businesses listed and is not responsible for the practices, or the quality of the product or service provided. As with any business dealings, we encourage our alumni to exercise caution when conducting business transactions. The Coppin State University Office of Alumni Engagement reserves the right to determine if a business aligns with the mission and values of Coppin State University. Coppin State University reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue listings at any time, for any reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

The alumni business directory highlights Eagle entrepreneurs nationwide.

Discounts are offered at the discretion of the participating businesses and may be changed or discontinued at any time.

Please allow up to 10 business days for your submission to be reviewed and added to the directory.

Email alumni@coppin.edu to have information updated or removed.

Once you submit your business for inclusion in the directory, a member of our team will review the information to determine if it is appropriate to list. If we have any questions or deem your business inappropriate to list, we will contact you directly.

Accounting

1st Step Accounting

1st Step Accounting

Making Accounting a Little Less Taxing ® is Nayo Carter-Gray’s goal as CEO + founder of 1st Step Accounting. Our firm provides virtual accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services. Nayo is an Enrolled Agent, a QuickBooks Online Advanced Certified Pro-Advisor, and was named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting.

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Hours: 10am - 5pm
Phone: 1 443-424-8014
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Discount: Coppin alumni, Coppin students, Coppin faculty or staff, Veterans, and Seniors. 20% off first-year services. Just mention you found us on the Coppin Alumni directory.

Alumni: Nayo Carter-Gray, '99

Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing

Mims Realty Group

Mims Realty Group

Boutique Real Estate Brokerage Firm hyper focused on our client experience. We are experts in  Residential, Commercial and Property Management Services. Proudly serving MD, PA and the District of Columbia. 

Location: 7265 Windsor Blvd., STE 114, Windsor Mill, Maryland, 21244
Hours: 9am - 5pm (M-F); 9am - 12 noon (Sat)
Phone: 410-925-9554
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Alumni: Hope Mims, '03

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