Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State
At Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State community and beyond.
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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State student.
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Help Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun
April 26, 2023
Our university turns 113 on May 19, and we are celebrating with our second Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State luggage tag to help you…
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Rising Scholars Students Partner With NASA
April 20, 2023
Rising Scholars students at the Columbiana campuses are partnering with NASA to create personal hygiene kits that astronauts may use during simulation training exercises. The goal is for each scholar to complete one hygiene kit.
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Roe Green, MA ’80, To Receive Honorary Degree
March 30, 2023
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Board of Trustees will award Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts in Northeast Ohio, the nation and around the world.
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Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08
March 30, 2023
Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all
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Legacies Change Lives: Sarah Faber
Feb. 15, 2023
Sarah Faber is a senior biology major with an interest in plant biology who is on track to graduate in spring 2023. Her experience in botany research at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State has inspired her to pursue a graduate degree and continue to engage in scientific discovery. “I have grown to…
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Investing in the Future of Scientific Research
Feb. 15, 2023
When emeriti professors G. Dennis Cooke, ’59, and Barbara K. Andreas, ’68, M.A. ’70, Ph.D. ’80, arrived at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center for the Herrick Society luncheon, they were delighted to meet Samuel Large and Sarah Faber, two recipients of their…
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Making Music for Generations to Come
Feb. 13, 2023
Alumna pays it forward in honor of an influential teacher and inspires others to give back.
Read More »May 1970, Student-led Collective Action and the Civil Rights Movement: A KSU Alternative Winter Break Experience
Feb. 1, 2023
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's alternative breaks expose students to social justice and cultural issues through direct service, community engagement, reflection and a variety of cultural activities. These programs engage students in service, inform them about current social issues and…
Read More »Gordon Stumpo, MA ’16
Jan. 30, 2023
For Gordon Stumpo, MA ’16, education is not something to leave behind after graduation. His eagerness to learn new techniques and hone his skills has propelled him forward in his career. With nearly a decade of fashion industry experience, Gordon has worked for designers like…
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