Impact

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Catherine and Jim

Catherin Hackney and her husband, John, are "paying it forward" to assist others. Watch their video story to learn more.

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Jerry 10

“We never, ever thought that the technology would ever be in such wide use as it is today. It just never occurred to us." - Jerry Pohmurski

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Phillip Grant

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Linda McDonald, M.A. ’86, Ph.D. ’98

“It’s important to both give now and leave a gift after we’re gone – a legacy of some sort. It doesn’t have to be a lot, but if everybody gave something it would make a big difference to the university and the students.”

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"I feel that if I can help at least one student succeed in their career, I need to do that. Since I have the financial resources to be able to do it, then why not?"

Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Retention, Graduation Rates

The pathway from a two-year college to Kent State University will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to Kent State to collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.

Kent State President Todd Diacon (third from left) is joined by FedEx officials and members of the Kent State community to unveil the new FedEx Aeronautics and Academic Center.

Kent State University’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.

The Kent State University Alumni Association will honor seven alumni with its 2019 Alumni Awards.

The Kent State University Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Kent State.

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Scholarship support helped Ya’el achieve her dream. 

Dr. Chun-Che Tsai

“It is an honor to invest in this endowed scholarship that provides needed assistance and support to future generations of students pursuing their dreams.” – Dr. Margaret Tsai, ‘02