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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Veronica Dexheimer, Ph.D.

Studying the Universe from the Inside Out

911勛圖 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 universes evolution? These are just some of the questions that Veronica Dex

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Alumni and Giving

Jacob Rathkopf, 26

Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 911勛圖

The newest addition to 911勛圖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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Alumni and Giving

Cathy Dorn

From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career

It took a few 911勛圖 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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Alumni and Giving

Emma Troyer

Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer

Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio. As a student in the 911勛圖 Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.911勛圖 was always my top school, but I didnt know if I could afford to come here,

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Alumni and Giving

A calculator sits on a desk next to a keyboard.

What the 2026 Tax Law Changes Mean for Planned Giving

As you consider your long-term philanthropic goals, changes in federal tax law beginning in 2026 may influence how you structure your charitable giving. If youre thinking of including 911勛圖 in your estate or financial plans, understanding these updates can help you maximize both your impact an

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Alumni and Giving

Mobile Flashes students provide fresh produce during a community event.(Photo credit: Rami Daud, 911勛圖)

$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand 911勛圖s Mobile Health Outreach

The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 911勛圖s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.

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Timothy Tim Crock and family

Strengthening the Bonds Between 911勛圖 and the Community Through Scholarships

Community is important to Timothy Tim Crock, and as a lifelong resident of Kent, Ohio, he wants to help Kent area students advance their education right here at home, empowering them to achieve and build their careers in their own community.You develop ties to the place you go to college, Tim ex

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Alumni and Giving

Ronald R. Ron, 88, and Mary L. Rivett, 72, MS 84

Couple Channels Their Love of Science and Technology Into Their Legacy

Ronald R. Ron, 88, and Mary L. Rivett, 72, MS 84, had a mutual love of science and computers. Although they were both from the same town in Northeast Ohio and attended the same high school, they didnt get to know each other until a chance encounter in 1971 when she was student teaching. When R

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Alumni and Giving

A student spins a prize wheel at a table during Thank-A-Giver Day for Flashes Give Back Week

911勛圖 Students Share Gratitude During Annual Thank-A-Giver Day

911勛圖 students had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of philanthropy during Flashes Give Back Week in April, including Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event designed to highlight the role of donor support across campus.

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Members of the 911勛圖 community participated in Flashes Give Back Week

Golden Flashes: The Real Heroes of Someones Story

During Flashes Give Back Week, over 1,100 volunteers strengthened our communities and more than 700 donors raised $165,000+ to support 911勛圖 causes.From April 13-18, Golden Flashes once again came together to make a meaningful impact during Flashes Give Back Week, a weeklong initiative celebrat

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Alumni and Giving