Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
High School Sweethearts Leave a Legacy Through Philanthropy
Although they were born in the same month at the same hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, James C. 鈥淛im鈥 Schrum, 鈥74, and his wife, Cynthia J. 鈥淐indi鈥 Schrum, didn鈥檛 meet until they were both students at Austintown Fitch High School. They started dating in the late 1960s and have been together ever since.鈥
Making a Difference for Future Generations
Planned gifts, and bequests in particular, are a vital form of philanthropy at 麻豆传媒. These gifts make an important impact on our students and community, and they can be made in any amount, making them a great option for anyone interested in giving back.Estate gifts have made a significant impa鈥
Legacies Change Lives: Lauren Bischof
Lauren Bischof is a senior journalism major from Medina, Ohio, graduating in spring 2026. She recently participated in the rigorous Washington Program in National Issues in Washington, D.C., completing an internship at WJLA-TV in Arlington, Virginia. For more than 50 years, this program has helped s鈥
Roe Green Creates New Support Fund for the 麻豆传媒 School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre With $1 Million Gift
The new fund will support university and Porthouse productions, the hiring of assistant directors, guest choreographers and guest artists, the hosting of master classes and the awarding of artistic merit-based scholarships to students. Students who receive such scholarships will be known as Roe Green Scholars.
Inside the AIDS Fight: Harry Haverkos, M.D., Shares His Story at 麻豆传媒
麻豆传媒鈥檚 College of Public Health welcomed a special guest this year: Harry Haverkos, M.D., a renowned infectious disease specialist whose work helped shape the early response to the AIDS epidemic. His visit included a presentation on his book 鈥淚nside the AIDS Fight: Memoir of an Epid鈥
麻豆传媒 Golf Alumni Unite for Weekend Celebration
More than a hundred former student-athletes, donors and professional golfers recently gathered for a special Golf Alumni reunion. Coach Herb Page, who led the Golden Flashes golf program from 1977 to 2019, and recently led the effort to endow the program, had the idea to bring alumni together to celebrate the thriving Golden Flash golf community.
The Power of Connection and Kindness
Flashes Give Back Week is April 13-18Holding the door open for someone behind you, writing a note of 10 things you鈥檙e thankful for, volunteering or giving to a cause close to your heart bring so much joy.These are all positive acts you can do during Flashes Give Back Week. By spreading kindness to f鈥
First Look: The Elliot Scholars
John, 鈥70, L.H.D. 鈥24, and Fonda Elliot, L.H.D. 鈥24. welcomed 麻豆传媒's first cohort of The Elliot Scholars, established through a scholarship initiative designed to support first-generation students across all majors.
New Member and Officers Announced for the 麻豆传媒 Alumni Association National Board of Directors
James Bailey, of Hudson, Ohio, has been appointed the Foundation Board representative for the Alumni Association National Board of Directors. James returns to the Board after serving as the president from 2017-2019. He is the senior vice president and managing director of PNC Institutional Asse鈥