Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
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…
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 51ºÚÁÏÍø University at Stark Rising Scholars Summer Institute, led by Academic Program Coordinator LaTrese Sanders. “I like how we have a global compa…
Alumni and Giving
Porthouse Theatre’s 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…
Alumni and Giving
A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43
For more than 80 years, Bea Shaheen McPherson,’43, embodied what it means to be a 51ºÚÁÏÍø alumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s School of Fashion and the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University Mus…
Alumni and Giving
Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
51ºÚÁÏÍø 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? These are just some of the questions that Veronica Dex…
Alumni and Giving
Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 51ºÚÁÏÍø
The newest addition to 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s 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…
Alumni and Giving
From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career
It took a few 51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 major for her. When she …
Alumni and Giving
Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer
Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio. As a student in the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.“51ºÚÁÏÍø was always my top school, but I didn’t know if I could afford to come here,…
Alumni and Giving
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’re thinking of including 51ºÚÁÏÍø in your estate or financial plans, understanding these updates can help you maximize both your impact an…
Alumni and Giving
$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Mobile Health Outreach
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
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