Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
At ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì to an area that matters personally to you, your support becomes a long-term investment in curing diseases, advancing sustainable technologies, enriching vibrant arts communities and ensuring the future of a skilled workforce ready to impact society.
Gifts made through ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì support scholarships and programs that allow students to pursue their dreams and enter careers that shape our world. With more than 1,100 donor-funded scholarships and programs supported each year, every gift causes an effect – for both the donor and the recipient.
Donors choose exactly where they want their contributions to go. Each and every gift made through ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì community and beyond.
Together, Past and Present Make the Future Possible
July 29, 2026
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.
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The Timken Company Invests in the Future of Stark County through Rising Scholars
July 21, 2026
This summer, The Timken Company welcomed local high school seniors to their corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio, as part of the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University at Stark Rising Scholars Summer Institute, led by Academic Program Coordinator LaTrese Sanders.
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Porthouse Theatre’s Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
June 26, 2026
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,…
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A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43
June 24, 2026
For more than 80 years, Bea Shaheen McPherson,’43, embodied what it means to be a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì alum
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Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
June 2, 2026
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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’s evolution?
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Celebrating the Legacy of Service at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
May 21, 2026
The newest addition to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the university community: service.
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From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career
May 15, 2026
It took a few ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì history classes for Cathy Gorn, ’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…
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Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer
May 15, 2026
Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio. As a student in the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.“ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì was always my top school, but I didn’t know if I could…
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What the 2026 Tax Law Changes Mean for Planned Giving
May 15, 2026
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’re thinking of including ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in your estate or financial plans, understanding these updates can help you…
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$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Mobile Health Outreach
May 14, 2026
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
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