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BALTIMORE – ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ 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: ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Gala 
When: Saturday, May 4 | 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 cdickerson@coppin.edu by Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. 

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

For more information about the ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Gala, visit /gala.