Media Advisory: Coppin State University to Host Annual Gala May 4

Coppin State University will host its highly anticipated annual gala, Saturday, May 4. This year's theme, Celebrating and Inspiring the Path to BE MORE, highlights Coppin State's commitment to excellence as a leading urban institution that ignites the path for transformative journeys for its students, alumni, and surrounding community.

During the gala, honorees will be recognized for significant contributions to Eagle Nation:

• Eagle of the Year Award | Dr. Tammira Lucas ('09)
• Blue and Gold Impact Award | Brian D. Pieninck, President and Chief Executive Officer of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• Wings of Excellence Award | Carim V. Khouzami, President and Chief Executive Officer at Baltimore Gas & Electric
• Eagle Legacy Award | Joseph H. Lewis, Jr. ('72)

What: Coppin State University Gala
When: Saturday, May 5 | 6 p.m.
Where:
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
700 Aliceanna St.
Baltimore, MD 21202

Note: Members of the press interested in covering the gala should submit their request by email to [email protected] by Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m.

Sponsors for the Coppin State University gala include: BGE, Thompson Hospitality, CareFirst, Truist, and The Baltimore Banner.

For more information about the Coppin State University Gala, visit https://www.coppin.edu/gala.