Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State
At Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State community and beyond.
Small Acts of Generosity Create Lasting Impact Through Flashes Fighting Hunger
Aug. 21, 2026
Every Gift MattersOne can of soup. One hour of volunteering. One $10 donation. On their own, those contributions may seem small. But at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s Flashes Fighting Hunger program, thousands of small acts of generosity have come together to create something extraordinary.…
Read More »New Alumni Mentoring Program Provides Full Circle Moments, Life Lessons and More
Aug. 21, 2026
Jacqueline Flickinger, ’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.
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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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State alum
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Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
June 2, 2026
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State
May 21, 2026
The newest addition to Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ’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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State 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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.“Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State was always my top school, but I didn’t know if I could…
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