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Alumni and Giving
We engage and inspire alumni, friends and partners to connect with and give through Kent State - transforming the lives of our students and creating an impact throughout our communities. Whether you want to reconnect with classmates, attend exclusive events, mentor students or contribute to the causes that mean the most to you, there’s a way for every Golden Flash to make a difference.
What's Happening
Career Coffee Talk: Leveraging LinkedIn is Oct. 29
Grab a cup of coffee and join Dr. Justin Edwards, Senior Director of Career Exploration and Development, for a webinar on making LinkedIn work for you. Learn how to optimize your profile, use filters for strategic networking, build an authentic brand through meaningful commentary and track your search analytics for better opportunities.
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Veterans Day Commemoration is Nov. 10
Join the Kent State community to honor the courage, sacrifice and service of those who have worn our nation’s uniform. This moving outdoor ceremony, also livestreamed for those who can’t attend in person, offers a moment of reflection and gratitude. After the ceremony, guests are invited to an appreciation lunch in the Kent Student Center and to plant daffodil bulbs behind Taylor Hall to honor the U.S. service members who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
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Event Planning Her Way Toward a Magical Future
During her time at Kent State, Ana Hasselbusch, ’26, turned her studies in hospitality and event management, her campus involvement and the opportunities presented by scholarship support into a promising future she hopes will lead to a career planning weddings for Disney.
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Empowering Students Since 1910
Kent State has a proud tradition of cultivating outstanding educators. We caught up with some of these inspirational leaders who are doing so much more than simply teaching through their work. They are empowering students and transforming lives.
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Stay Curious: The Power of Lifelong Learning
For Marie Rader and Jim Angiulo, the continued pursuit of knowledge is part of their everyday lives. After years working first as a registered nurse and later as a professional fundraiser, Marie Rader began her third act: an artist who specializes in fabric dying. Eager to learn more, Rader took a few classes at Kent State University in marketing and textiles while her husband took courses to gain knowledge that would help him advance in his career in healthcare.
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Give Through Kent State
Together, we can change the world, and it all begins when you give through Kent State. Find your cause by interacting with the video below.

