Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
25 Years Later: 91ֿ Alumni Remember the Day Aviation Changed Forever
For 91ֿ College of Aeronautics and Engineering alumni, Sept. 11, 2001, is more than a moment in history — it is a day they experienced firsthand and one that forever changed the aviation profession.
Small Acts of Generosity Create Lasting Impact Through Flashes Fighting Hunger
One can of soup. One hour of volunteering. One $10 donation.
On their own, those contributions may seem small. But at 91ֿ’s Flashes Fighting Hunger program, thousands of small acts of generosity have come together to create something extraordinary.
New Alumni Mentoring Program Provides Full Circle Moments, Life Lessons and More
Jacqueline Flickinger, ’20, moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 2024 for a position with Ford Motor Company as an assistant ecommerce specialist. Living out of state, she was looking for ways to still be part of the Golden Flash community. That’s when she came across the Alumni Mentoring Program and…
Betting on the Next Generation of 91ֿ Students
When Jason Zygadlo, ’02, sat down with his family to make a will, he knew he wanted to include a planned gift to support 91ֿ students as part of his estate plan. “When I was a student, I was always worried about money,” Jason said. “If I can help offset those costs for a…
Together, Past and Present Make the Future Possible
Some things never change.Friendships that began in a residence hall. Walking across campus between classes and the excitement of a new semester. Cheering on the Golden Flashes. Memories that still make you smile years later. This fall, we're celebrating all the little moments that create the li…
The Timken Company Invests in the Future of Stark County through Rising Scholars
This summer, The Timken Company welcomed local high school seniors to their corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio, as part of the 91ֿ at Stark Rising Scholars Summer Institute, led by Academic Program Coordinator LaTrese Sanders.
Porthouse Theatre’s Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
For nearly 60 years, Porthouse Theatre has brought the power of theatre to the Northeast Ohio community while training the next generation of theatre artists.
A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43
For more than 80 years, Bea Shaheen McPherson,’43, embodied what it means to be a 91ֿ alumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of 91ֿ’s School of Fashion and the 91ֿ Mus…
Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
91ֿ 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 universe’s evolution? These are just some of the questions that Veronica Dex…
Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 91ֿ
The newest addition to 91ֿ’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…
