Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
‘A Promise Kept’
When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December.
Kent Student Ambassadors Spread Kindness and Cheer During Giving Tuesday Campaign
During the 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign, the Kent Student Ambassadors, a ×ÔοÊÓƵ professional and service oriented student organization, found new ways of giving back to the community. In the month of November, they created and planned volunteer activities that supported the univ…
×ÔοÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
×ÔοÊÓƵ supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at ×ÔοÊÓƵ’s Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at ×ÔοÊÓƵ that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
×ÔοÊÓƵ Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
×ÔοÊÓƵ recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.
IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event.
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at ×ÔοÊÓƵ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At ×ÔοÊÓƵ, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ×ÔοÊÓƵ community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.
×ÔοÊÓƵ Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
×ÔοÊÓƵ leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.
Philanthropic Gifts Prompt ×ÔοÊÓƵ Ashtabula Main Hall to Be Renamed After Longtime Dean Susan J. Stocker, Ph.D.
In recognition of the generosity and commitment of James E. Mayer Jr. and Glen and Nancy Warner for their gifts toward a $500,000 endowment, the ×ÔοÊÓƵ Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at ×ÔοÊÓƵ at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall.