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Impact Stories

Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond ¾ÛÉ«¸ó

At ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through ¾ÛÉ«¸ó 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 ¾ÛÉ«¸ó 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 ¾ÛÉ«¸ó has an impact, no matter the size.

Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our ¾ÛÉ«¸ó community and beyond.

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Victoria Humphreys, ’13

Victoria Humphreys, ’13

When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, it was by no means her first experience on campus.
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Victoria Humphreys, ’13

Victoria Humphreys, ’13

When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, it was by no means her first experience on campus.
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Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D.,

Endowed Professor Receives Research Award

Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D., The Elliot Professor in Healthcare Design in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design was featured in Healthcare Design magazine for her leadership in the healthcare design program.
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Crawford Hall Commemorative Beam Signing

Crawford Hall Commemorative Beam Signing

A commemorative beam signing event was held in April for Crawford Hall, the new home for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The beam was signed by university leadership, the college’s National Advisory Board and building project donors.
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Chris, ’17, and Kimberly Rohr, ’04, MBA ’07

When Chris and Kim started dabbling in winemaking, they uncovered a passion that would change the course of their lives
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Help ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun

Help ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun

Our university turns 113 on May 19, and we are celebrating with our second ¾ÛÉ«¸ó 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 ¾ÛÉ«¸ó luggage tag to help you…
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Betsy

Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08

Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all
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Barbara Andreas, ’68, M.A. ’70, Ph.D. ’80, Sarah Faber, Denny Cooke, ’59, and Samuel Large

Legacies Change Lives: Sarah Faber

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 ¾ÛÉ«¸ó has inspired her to pursue a graduate degree and continue to engage in scientific discovery. “I have grown to…
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Flash the mascot with Barbara Andreas, ’68, M.A. ’70, Ph.D. ’80, and Denny Cooke, ’59, at the Herrick Society luncheon

Investing in the Future of Scientific Research

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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Raymond DeMattia ’49

Making Music for Generations to Come

Alumna pays it forward in honor of an influential teacher and inspires others to give back.
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