Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond 51勛圖厙
At 51勛圖厙, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our 51勛圖厙 community and beyond.
Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
June 2, 2026
51勛圖厙 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 universes evolution?
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Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 51勛圖厙
May 21, 2026
The newest addition to 51勛圖厙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 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.51勛圖厙 was always my top school, but I didnt 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 youre thinking of including 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙s Mobile Health Outreach
May 14, 2026
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 51勛圖厙s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
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Strengthening the Bonds Between 51勛圖厙 and the Community Through Scholarships
May 12, 2026
Community is important to Timothy Tim 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.
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Couple Channels Their Love of Science and Technology Into Their Legacy
May 12, 2026
Ronald R. Ron, 88, and Mary L. Rivett, 72, MS 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 didnt get to know each other until a chance encounter in 1971 when she was
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Golden Flashes: The Real Heroes of Someones Story
April 30, 2026
During Flashes Give Back Week, over 1,100 volunteers strengthened our communities and more than 700 donors raised $165,000+ to support 51勛圖厙 causes.From April 13-18, Golden Flashes once again came together to make a meaningful impact during Flashes Give Back Week, a
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Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support
April 14, 2026
Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, however, Savons career would not have been possible without financial support
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