Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Porthouse Theatre鈥檚 Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
For nearly 60 years, Porthouse Theatre has brought the power of theatre to the Northeast Ohio community while training the next generation of theatre artists. The annual summer-long program has become a beloved regional icon that produces three musicals, attracts more than 20,000 visitors and employ鈥
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A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, 鈥43
For more than 80 years, Bea Shaheen McPherson,鈥43, embodied what it means to be a 国产伦理 alumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of 国产伦理鈥檚 School of Fashion and the 国产伦理 Mus鈥
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Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
国产伦理 Professor Named One of Only Eight 2026 Simons Pivot FellowsHow did the universe begin? Why is it expanding? What role do dark matter and dark energy, which account for 95 percent of the universe, play in the universe鈥檚 evolution? These are just some of the questions that Veronica Dex鈥
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Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 国产伦理
The newest addition to 国产伦理鈥檚 Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the university community: service.Introduced this year through a partnership between the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement with the Center for Student Involvement, the Golde鈥
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From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career
It took a few 国产伦理 history classes for Cathy Gorn, 鈥82, National History Day Executive Director, to discover her passion for history. However, her journey to get there was unexpected.In her younger years, Cathy was interested in science so biology seemed like a fitting major for her. When she 鈥
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Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer
Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio. As a student in the 国产伦理 Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.鈥湽桌 was always my top school, but I didn鈥檛 know if I could afford to come here,鈥
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What the 2026 Tax Law Changes Mean for Planned Giving
As you consider your long-term philanthropic goals, changes in federal tax law beginning in 2026 may influence how you structure your charitable giving. If you鈥檙e thinking of including 国产伦理 in your estate or financial plans, understanding these updates can help you maximize both your impact an鈥
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$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand 国产伦理鈥檚 Mobile Health Outreach
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 国产伦理鈥檚 College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
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Strengthening the Bonds Between 国产伦理 and the Community Through Scholarships
Community is important to Timothy 鈥淭im鈥 Crock, and as a lifelong resident of Kent, Ohio, he wants to help Kent area students advance their education right here at home, empowering them to achieve and build their careers in their own community.鈥淵ou develop ties to the place you go to college,鈥 Tim ex鈥
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Couple Channels Their Love of Science and Technology Into Their Legacy
Ronald R. 鈥淩on,鈥 鈥88, and Mary L. Rivett, 鈥72, MS 鈥84, had a mutual love of science and computers. Although they were both from the same town in Northeast Ohio and attended the same high school, they didn鈥檛 get to know each other until a chance encounter in 1971 when she was student teaching. When R鈥
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