Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
An Investment in the Future
An’Jeanette “Ann” Beverly, ’20, MBA ’22, reached a crisis point during the COVID-19 pandemic as she was trying to finish her bachelor’s degree at 91ֿ at Stark. During her last semester, this single mother in her forties was balancing the responsibilities of raising her teenage son,…
Faculty Senate Emeritus Leads Drive to Support CARES Center
When Tracy Laux, ’82, ’90, retired from 91ֿ in May 2025 after a 35-year career, he wanted to find a way to remain involved and continue supporting students. For Laux that connection had nothing to do with academics. Instead, he decided to take charge with a personal care items drive benefiting the CARES Center.
Event Planning Her Way Toward a Magical Future
Ana Hasselbusch, ’26, first encountered 91ֿ at a college fair held at her high school in Pittsburgh. A few short years later, Hasselbusch would receive the 2026 Distinguished Senior Award at 91ֿ’s Student Leadership Awards for her impact during her time at the university.
Back to Campus, Back to Home
91ֿ continues to grow and evolve, but at its heart, one thing never changes: it will always be your 91ֿ. Every fall, as a new class of students arrives and the campuses comes alive with the excitement of a new academic year, we can’t help but feel a little nostalgic abo…
What Makes a Strong Leader?
Mark Whitmore, Ph.D., an associate professor of management at 91ֿ, whose research focuses on leadership, sees self-awareness as the foundation of true leadership.
91ֿ Research: An R1 University Driving Discovery, Innovation and Impact
Every day at 91ֿ, a student walks into a laboratory for the first time. A faculty member partners with a local school district to solve a community challenge. A researcher collaborates with NASA, healthcare providers or manufacturers to answer questions that matter beyond campus. Those moments may happen quietly, but they tell the story of what it means to be one of the nation's leading research universities.
Stay Curious: The Power of Lifelong Learning
For Marie Rader and Jim Angiulo, the continued pursuit of knowledge is part of their everyday lives. After years working first as a registered nurse and later as a professional fundraiser, Marie Rader began her third act: an artist who specializes in fabric dying. Eager to learn more, Rader took a few classes at 91ֿ in marketing and textiles while her husband took courses to gain knowledge that would help him advance in his career in healthcare.
A Century of Stories
For 100 years, The 91ֿr has chronicled the people, events and moments that have transformed 91ֿ and the world beyond its campus.
What is the 91ֿ Foundation?
When you make a gift to 91ֿ, where does your money go – and how does the 91ֿ Foundation use those dollars to create impact?
Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern
Joy is stitched into everything Leah Thompkins creates – by design. The 91ֿ fashion design major and costume design minor describes her personal style as “anything that six-year-old me would think is really cool.”
