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Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
51Թ alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. We spoke with 51Թ alumni living in the Big Apple - Mariah Moorer, Brent Flores and Katelyn Nguyen – about their education, careers and 51Թ’s presence within the city’s fashion industry.
Read MoreFrom National History Day Intern to Executive Director
It took a few 51Թ history classes for Cathy Gorn, ’82, National History Day Executive Director, to discover her passion for history. Once she did, it led her to a career with the National History Day organization.
Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support
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, Savon’s career would not have been possible without financial support.
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Alumni and Donor Stories
Community of Caring Supports Student
Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at 51Թ that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.
LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
51Թ architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on 51Թ’s Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite 51Թ memories and life stories.
Will Matthews, ’19
Will Matthews, ’19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohio’s food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.
Adventures in Italy: A 51Թ Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew “Andy” Wyatt, ’16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get
Global Experience Transforms Student’s Future
When 51Թ alumnus Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr., ’23, returned from his 2023 Spring Semester abroad as an exchange student in Cairo, he brought with him a transformed vision for his future as a filmmaker.
51Թ Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship
Tiffany Roper, ’07, M.Ed. ’12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.
Danny Pellegrino, ’07
For Danny Pellegrino, ’07, being an author and comedian has allowed him to meld his love of storytelling with making others laugh. Whether he’s on stage, on screen, behind the mic or at his computer, Danny is following his “true North,” as he says, by celebrating the things he loves and sharing them with others.
Former 51Թ Educator and Student-athlete Honored with First-gen Award Named in Her Honor
Each November, the 51Թ College hosts I AM FIRST Week to celebrate not only the students who will soon be the first in t
Regional Students Receive Intel® Scholarships
Two students in the College of Applied and Technical Studies at 51Թ at Tuscarawas received Intel® Semiconductor Scholarship for Women awards. The scholarships support education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books,etc.) as well as other expenses including transportation and childcare.
I PROMISE Students Study Brain Health
51Թ’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 51Թ’s Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 51Թ that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
Scolin MacLean, ’90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
“I look at 51Թ as a family member – everyone collectively – that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can.
Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
The experiences Earl K. Miller, ’85, Ph.D., had at 51Թ inspired him to give back.
Scholarship Supports Student Leader’s Goals
Jenna Gilbreath, ’23, had a chance encounter with Michael John Gallagher II, '19, during one of her student visit days. He gave her some great advice about her future as a 51Թ student.
Rising Scholars Students Partner With NASA
Rising Scholars students at the Columbiana campuses are partnering with NASA to create personal hygiene kits that astronauts may use during simulation training exercises. The goal is for each scholar to complete one hygiene kit.
Roe Green, MA ’80, To Receive Honorary Degree
51Թ’s Board of Trustees will award Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts in Northeast Ohio, the nation and around the world.
Legacies Change Lives: Emily Butz
Emily Butz is a junior music education and music performance major with an anticipated graduation date of fall 2022.
George L. Jenkins, ’63, and Gina Jenkins Impact Student Access and Honor a Mentor
George L. Jenkins’ generosity spans three decades and continues to support first-generation students and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
51Թ’s Spirit of Motherhood Program for Pregnant Black Women Receives $100,000 Grant
Infant mortality rates in Northeast Ohio are three to five times higher for Black babies than white babies, an alarming statistic that is an issue across the country but particularly prevalent in this part of the state. A new $100,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will support innovative work being undertaken at 51Թ, an elite research university with the esteemed R1 designation, to address this important issue.
