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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
Dog Days of Summer is Aug. 1
Bring your favorite four-legged friend back to your old stomping grounds for a day of adventure. After crossing the finish line, your furry companion will officially graduate with their very own honorary degree. You can also participate virtually from your own neighborhood, and we’ll mail the honorary degree directly to your door.
Register NowWhat Makes a Golden Flash Shine?
An institution of higher education is not only defined by its programs and facilities, but also by its people. From the faculty who stay long after office hours to help students to the alumni who volunteer their time and talents to their alma mater, five, 10 or even 50 years after they turned their tassel at commencement, the impact these individuals make outside the college or university is equally important.
The Basford Family Kent State Legacy
For the Basford family, Kent State became more than a place to earn a degree. Across three generations, it served as a common thread connecting fathers and sons, shaping careers and creating lifelong memories.
Porthouse Theatre's Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
For nearly 60 years, Porthouse Theatre has brought the power of theatre to the Northeast Ohio community while training the next generation of theatre artists. Through it all, the community of donors, company alumni, audience members and volunteers has brought the ongoing and undeniable magic of Porthouse to life for generations.
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.
Ways to Connect
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