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Day of Giving 2026!

Make Your Gift Early

Join fellow SSU supporters on Tuesday, December 1, to help make education possible for students in our region.

Let's come together and raise $50,000 for Shawnee State University during our annual Day of Giving campaign.

 
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 Welcome to the Shawnee State University Foundation.

 
 

We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the mission of Shawnee State University — something we have been doing since 1987. Learn more about us

 

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Scholarship Support Helped Launch an SSU Alumnus's Mission to Save Lives
Scholarship Support Helped Launch an SSU Alumnus's Mission to Save Lives

For Shawnee State University alumnus Conor Markins, donor-funded scholarships helped make his time at Shawnee State possible. Today, he leads a company putting life-saving tools in communities across the country.

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Donor Support Takes SSU Occupational Therapy Student to National Conference
Donor Support Takes SSU Occupational Therapy Student to National Conference

With support from the SSU Foundation, Shawnee State University graduate student Maybree Rinard ‘25 attended the three-day American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Conference & Expo in Anaheim, California. She came home inspired, and she has already shared what she learned with her classmates.

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New Technology Gives SSU Students Early Clinical Experience
New Technology Gives SSU Students Early Clinical Experience

More Shawnee State University Medical Laboratory Technology students are getting hands-on training earlier in their program thanks to funding from the SSU Foundation and a partnership with King’s Daughters Medical Center Ohio.

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SSUF Establishes the Cheryl Bramblette Memorial Scholarship
SSUF Establishes the Cheryl Bramblette Memorial Scholarship

Funded by SSU alumna Sarah Bramblette, the scholarship honors the memory of her sister, Cheryl Bramblette, and their mother, Sharon Bramblette, while creating new opportunities for local students to access higher education.

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The Bears are entering a new era, and we need you.

Shawnee State University has officially entered the NCAA Division II Mountain East Conference. This is a landmark moment in Bears athletics history.

Be among the first to get involved on the ground floor of our historic moment by joining the Bear Club.

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Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference at Shawnee State. Gifts from our generous donors directly fund current projects, scholarships, grants, and initiatives that have an immediate impact on our students’ education.

The Shawnee Fund serves as a cornerstone for the advancement of our university's mission, providing vital resources that enhance the educational experience of our students. When you give, you help give Shawnee State students unparalleled learning opportunities.

You make the difference at Shawnee State, and we are truly grateful for your support. Together, we can make college possible for generations to come.

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Help a student make college possible.

Your gift to Shawnee State University supports scholarships, classroom technology, academic programs, campus life, and much more. When you give, you make it possible for a student to receive a college education and you enhance the learning and college experience for everyone at SSU. In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Shawnee State University Foundation awarded scholarships to 303 students for a total of $512,486.00. Every dollar will make a difference.

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