Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond 91PORNA
At 91PORNA, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through 91PORNA 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 91PORNA 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 鈥 for both the donor and the recipient.
Donors choose exactly where they want their contributions to go. Each and every gift made through 91PORNA has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our 91PORNA community and beyond.
The Timken Company Invests in the Future of Stark County through Rising Scholars
July 21, 2026
This summer, The Timken Company welcomed local high school seniors to their corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio, as part of the 91PORNA at Stark Rising Scholars Summer Institute, led by Academic Program Coordinator LaTrese Sanders.
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Porthouse Theatre鈥檚 Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
June 26, 2026
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. The annual summer-long program has become a beloved regional icon that produces three musicals, attracts more than 20,鈥
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A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, 鈥43
June 24, 2026
For more than 80 years, Bea Shaheen McPherson,鈥43, embodied what it means to be a 91PORNA alum
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Studying the Universe from the Inside Out
June 2, 2026
91PORNA 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鈥檚 evolution?
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Celebrating the Legacy of Service at 91PORNA
May 21, 2026
The newest addition to 91PORNA鈥檚 Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the university community: service.
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From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career
May 15, 2026
It took a few 91PORNA history classes for Cathy Gorn, 鈥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鈥
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Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer
May 15, 2026
Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio. As a student in the 91PORNA Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.鈥91PORNA was always my top school, but I didn鈥檛 know if I could鈥
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What the 2026 Tax Law Changes Mean for Planned Giving
May 15, 2026
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 you鈥檙e thinking of including 91PORNA in your estate or financial plans, understanding these updates can help you鈥
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$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand 91PORNA鈥檚 Mobile Health Outreach
May 14, 2026
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 91PORNA鈥檚 College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
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Strengthening the Bonds Between 91PORNA and the Community Through Scholarships
May 12, 2026
Community is important to Timothy 鈥淭im鈥 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.
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