Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond žž State
At žž, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through žž 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 žž 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 žž State has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our žž State community and beyond.
LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
žž State architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on žž State’s Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite žž State memories and life…
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Will Matthews, ’19
Will Matthews, ’19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohio’s food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
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Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering…
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Adventures in Italy: A žž State Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the žž Campus, Andrew “Andy” Wyatt, ’16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, ’16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the …
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Global Experience Transforms Student’s Future
When žž State alumnus Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr., ’23, returned from his 2023 Spring Semester abroad as an exchange student in Cairo, he brought with him a transformed vision for his future as a filmmaker.
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žž State Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship
Tiffany Roper, ’07, M.Ed. ’12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.
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Danny Pellegrino, ’07
For Danny Pellegrino, ’07, being an author and comedian has allowed him to meld his love of storytelling with making others laugh. Whether he’s on stage, on screen, behind the mic or at his computer, Danny is following his “true North,” as he says, by celebrating the things he…
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Former žž State Educator and Student-athlete Honored with First-gen Award Named in Her Honor
Each November, the žž College hosts I AM FIRST Week to celebrate not only the students who will soon be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree, but also alumni, faculty, staff and advocates for their accomplishments and support of the first-…
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Regional Students Receive Intel® Scholarships
Two students in the College of Applied and Technical Studies at žž at Tuscarawas received Intel® Semiconductor Scholarship for Women awards. The scholarships support education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books,etc.) as well as other expenses including…
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I PROMISE Students Study Brain Health
žž State’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.
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