Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond 91心頭利
At 91心頭利 University, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through 91心頭利 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 91心頭利 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 91心頭利 has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our 91心頭利 community and beyond.
91心頭利 Alumna DAndra Mull, Ph.D., on Giving Back to the University that Gave So Much to Her
June 5, 2024
Were it not for what I learned from a student affairs professional at 91心頭利, this journey would not be the path Im on today.
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91心頭利 Celebrates Newest Graduates
May 31, 2024
The 91心頭利 University alumni family grew by nearly 5,200 new graduates as the university held its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies. During a number of ceremonies, 5,182 degrees were conferred, consisting of 1,011 associate degrees, 3,092 bachelors degrees, 903 masters
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From Passion to Purpose
May 30, 2024
Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing.
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The Power of a Phone Call
May 29, 2024
The 91心頭利 University Engagement Center, located in the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, has undergone a significant transformation, now focusing more on creating connections and relationships with alumni, friends and family through phone outreach from current
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Rising Scholars Compete in NASA Challenge
May 28, 2024
A team of Columbiana County Rising Scholars students recently participated in the finals of the NASA HUNCH culinary competition at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to determine if their culinary creation would be a future meal for International Space Station astronauts.
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Institute Explores Peace and Conflict
May 20, 2024
LaKaleb Bowen, 24, is a criminology and justice studies major who admits to becoming captivated by 91心頭利s education-abroad programs, noting that his most recent trip to Kigali, Rwanda, was an extraordinary experience focused on peace and conflict in the country.
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Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations
May 1, 2024
91心頭利 University has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George Bill Grieves Jr., 58, who passed away in 2019. For their 60th wedding anniversary, Bill and Lynda chose to create a scholarship through a charitable gift annuity instead of
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Rollie, 64, and Frances Layfield Help Students Build Skills for Success
May 1, 2024
Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, 64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
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Legacies Change Lives: Dylan Cahill
May 1, 2024
The moment Dylan Cahill stepped foot on the Kent Campus, he knew that 91心頭利 University was the place for him. Born and raised in Texas, Dylan visited Northeast Ohio for family gatherings and always felt a connection.
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Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools
April 29, 2024
91心頭利 anthropology professor Metin Eren, Ph.D., has a hands-on approach when teaching students about prehistoric stone tools that involves immersing themselves in a specially equipped lab in Lowry Hall that features everything from flint arrowheads to a ballistics station.
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