Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Small Acts of Generosity Create Lasting Impact Through Flashes Fighting Hunger
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. Behind eve…
Alumni and Giving
New Alumni Mentoring Program Provides Full Circle Moments, Life Lessons and More
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. That’s when she came across the Alumni Mentoring Program and…
Alumni and Giving
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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ at Stark Rising Scholars Summer Institute, led by Academic Program Coordinator LaTrese Sanders. “I like how we have a global compa…
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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 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State alumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s School of Fashion and the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Mus…
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Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
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? These are just some of the questions that Veronica Dex…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Service at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State
The newest addition to Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ’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…
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From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career
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 major for her. When she …
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Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer
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 afford to come here,…
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