Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond Ģý
At Ģý, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through Ģý 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 Ģý 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 Ģý has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our Ģý community and beyond.
A Quiet Life, Accentuated by a Passion for Education
Jan. 6, 2020
Phil and Mary Lou Herbert were like many couples who grew up in Ashtabula after World War II. They met in high school, got married after Phil served in the Korean War, bought a house and went to work to build their dream - Phil as a chemist at General Tire (GenCorp) and Mary Lou…
Read More »Small Steps Add Up to Big Impact
Jan. 6, 2020
A faculty member at Ģý since 1995, David Kessler has had an insider's perspective on the unique needs of the university for many years. His wife, Audrey, also has been an active member of the community and an admirer of the music program at Ģý. The variety of…
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Former Ģý President Gives $1 Million to Scholarships
Dec. 19, 2017
Ģý President Emerita Carol Cartwright, Ph.D., and her husband, G. Phillip Cartwright, Ph.D., have made a $1 million estate gift that will create scholarships at Ģý to support students who wish to engage in the arts. The Cartwright Family Fund for…
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Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at Ģý
Dec. 4, 2017
“The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for Ģý’s brain health research,” said Ģý President Beverly Warren. “With their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex…
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