Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Small Acts of Generosity Create Lasting Impact Through Flashes Fighting Hunger
Every Gift MattersOne can of soup. One hour of volunteering. One $10 donation. On their own, those contributions may seem small. But at 国产伦理鈥檚 Flashes Fighting Hunger program, thousands of small acts of generosity have come together to create something extraordinary. Behind eve鈥
Alumni and Giving
New Alumni Mentoring Program Provides Full Circle Moments, Life Lessons and More
Jacqueline Flickinger, 鈥20, moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 2024 for a position with Ford Motor Company as an assistant ecommerce specialist. Living out of state, she was looking for ways to still be part of the Golden Flash community. That鈥檚 when she came across the Alumni Mentoring Program and鈥
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Betting on the Next Generation of 国产伦理 Students
When Jason Zygadlo, 鈥02, sat down with his family to make a will, he knew he wanted to include a planned gift to support 国产伦理 students as part of his estate plan. 鈥淲hen I was a student, I was always worried about money,鈥 Jason said. 鈥淚f I can help offset those costs for a鈥
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Together, Past and Present Make the Future Possible
Some things never change.Friendships that began in a residence hall. Walking across campus between classes and the excitement of a new semester. Cheering on the Golden Flashes. Memories that still make you smile years later. This fall, we're celebrating all the little moments that create the li鈥
Alumni and Giving
The Timken Company Invests in the Future of Stark County through Rising Scholars
This summer, The Timken Company welcomed local high school seniors to their corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio, as part of the 国产伦理 at Stark Rising Scholars Summer Institute, led by Academic Program Coordinator LaTrese Sanders. 鈥淚 like how we have a global compa鈥
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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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