Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

91�ֿ� is Northeast Ohio’s No. 1 choice among public universities. With state support of the university providing less than 20% of its budget, the university relies on private support to ensure student success, enhance academic excellence and innovation, expand breakthrough research, and provide contemporary, high-tech facilities for learning, study and research.

Your choices of where and how to support 91�ֿ� students, our vision and our mission are endless, and include areas such as scholarships; Study Abroad and Study Away programs; numerous facilities initiatives such as our efforts to improve, enhance and expand our Aerospace and Engineering facilities; a specific college or program close to your heart; or even the general "Area of Greatest Need" fund. No matter which area you choose to support, your gift will make an immediate and lasting impact on the people and potential of 91�ֿ�. See the stories below to read more about the impact philanthropy has on 91�ֿ� and our students.

Flash, 91�ֿ�’s mascot, waves a flag in front of Dix Stadium before a home football game. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)

91�ֿ� and Cleveland Clinic Enter Multiyear Partnership to Support Student-Athlete Health and Wellness

Jul 17, 2024

91�ֿ� and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the official healthcare provider for 91�ֿ� Athletics. Cleveland Clinic will serve as the medical services provider to support 91�ֿ� student-athlete health and wellness.

91�ֿ�’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs

Nov 30, 2023

91�ֿ� supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

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Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 91�ֿ�’s Wick Poetry Center

Nov 15, 2023

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 91�ֿ� that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

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91�ֿ� Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

Oct 31, 2023

91�ֿ� recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

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91�ֿ� Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

Sep 29, 2023

91�ֿ� leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

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