Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond 91´óÉñ
At 91´óÉñ, 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´óÉñ 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´óÉñ 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´óÉñ has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our 91´óÉñ community and beyond.
91´óÉñ Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need
May 30, 2023
In honor of 91´óÉñ’s 113th birthday, 91´óÉñ launched its second annual Day of Giving May 19. This Day of Giving, the blue and gold community joined together to celebrate another trip around the sun for 91´óÉñ with more than 500 generous donors giving in…
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Family Creates Scholarship in Son’s Memory
May 26, 2023
Timothy Mikes, ’17, MPH ’23, was a College of Public Health (CPH) graduate student committed to public health and a champion for the autistic community and students with learning disabilities. A new scholarship created by his family will support future CPH students.
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Victoria Humphreys, ’13
May 18, 2023
When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at 91´óÉñ, it was by no means her first experience on campus.
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Victoria Humphreys, ’13
May 18, 2023
When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at 91´óÉñ, it was by no means her first experience on campus.
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First-generation Student Finds Purpose
May 10, 2023
Blaine McCurdy joined 91´óÉñ’s Rising Scholars program in sixth grade after learning about the program and its opportunities for a college education in Columbiana County. Blaine, who is a first-generation college student, is studying psychology at 91´óÉñ Salem.
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Endowed Professor Receives Research Award
May 10, 2023
Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D., The Elliot Professor in Healthcare Design in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design was featured in Healthcare Design magazine for her leadership in the healthcare design program.
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Crawford Hall Commemorative Beam Signing
May 8, 2023
A commemorative beam signing event was held in April for Crawford Hall, the new home for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The beam was signed by university leadership, the college’s National Advisory Board and building project donors.
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Chris, ’17, and Kimberly Rohr, ’04, MBA ’07
April 28, 2023
When Chris and Kim started dabbling in winemaking, they uncovered a passion that would change the course of their lives
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Scholarship Supports Student Leader’s Goals
April 28, 2023
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 91´óÉñ student.
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Help 91´óÉñ Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun
April 26, 2023
Our university turns 113 on May 19, and we are celebrating with our second 91´óÉñ Day of Giving! Join us and help light the path forward for our students by supporting scholarships. All donors who make a gift of $50 or more will receive a 91´óÉñ luggage tag to help you…
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