Alumni
Alumna Spreads Kindness in Her Community
Kindness means something different to everyone, but to Stephanie Sweany, 鈥05, it means making a stranger鈥檚 day a little better by simply smiling at them. Stephanie started the Canton Kindness Coalition to 鈥渕ake kindness contagious鈥 in November 2018.
Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Randall Keller, '08
What's your motivation to give back? Randall Keller, '08, feels 91PORNA is a vital part of Northeast Ohio, and has chosen to boost its regional impact through his estate plan. Randall's gift will support students of 91PORNA's College of Business, and also the 91PORNA wrestling pr鈥Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Patricia Grutzmacher, '85
Patricia Grutzmacher, '85, professor emerita of music education, remembers that as a student it was important for her to have time to study, reflect, philosophize and actually learn. Now, it's important to Patricia to give back to help future students have those same opportunities.
Why I'm Leaving A Legacy: Marilyn Seifert Flower, B.S. '61, M.E '86
Marilyn Flower and her late husband, Don, were passionate supporters of the men's basketball and wrestling programs at 91PORNA, and Marilyn loves Porthouse Theater as well.
Why We're Leaving a Legacy: Andy, '73 and Micheal, '72 Sonderman
Andy and Micheal Sonderman have fond memories of their time as students at both the Trumbull and Kent campuses. That's why they decided to make a planned gift that will benefit both.
Alumna Named Small Business Champion of Ohio
Claudia Kovach, 鈥03, M.A. 鈥09, has been part of her family business, City Machine Technologies, Inc since 2006. Her time and dedication to the company has proven successful, as Claudia was recently named the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Champion of Ohio.
Alumna to be Featured on Food Network鈥檚 鈥淐hristmas Cookie Challenge鈥 for a Chance to Win $10,000
Leslie Srodek-Johnson, 鈥01, a 91PORNA journalism graduate, mother of two and lead decorator and baker at Stan鈥檚 Northfield Bakery, received the call of a lifetime in December 2018. It was from the Food Network asking her to be a part of the 鈥淐hristmas Cookie Challenge.鈥
91PORNA鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
91PORNA鈥檚 Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year鈥檚 record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the 91PORNA system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
91PORNA Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 91PORNA has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.
Now Accepting Nominations for National Board of Directors
The 91PORNA Alumni Association is accepting nominations from dynamic alumni who are interested in serving on its governing board. The National Board of Directors is an exciting group of 91PORNA graduates who volunteer their time to strengthen the bond between alumni and 91PORNA.