Support Our College
Dear Alumni and Friends,
This is an exciting time for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Kent State University. Our national and worldwide rankings continue to climb, and our educational environment is more collaborative than ever. Most importantly, we are attracting talented students from all over the world and helping them develop the skills and knowledge they will need to transform their future companies and organizations.
Your gifts make it possible to provide students with transformational education and experiences that set Kent State University apart. Through your generosity, students can learn in modern facilities with the latest teaching innovations and study in active learning classrooms. However you choose to give, you make a direct impact on our students, faculty and business community.
With gratitude,
Deborah F. Spake, Ph.D.
Dean, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
To speak with someone about making a gift to the college, please contact Tom Hoffman at thoffm17@kent.edu.
As we look to the future, the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship is focused on key priorities that will better position our students, faculty and staff for continued success:
- New College of Business Building – Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Kent State University is educating future business leaders. Our rankings are soaring, and our teaching practices are more collaborative than ever – highlighting a need for a larger, innovative home for the college. We are the largest provider of business graduates in Northeast Ohio, which positions Kent State as a hub for business innovation here and around the world. A new building will support our business community and champion Kent State as a global beacon of business innovation.
- Scholarships – The financial demands students face today are remarkably different than even a decade ago. Declines in traditional sources of income, coupled with shrinking state support for higher education, require students to bear a large part of the cost of their education. The gift of knowledge is priceless, and a student’s financial situation should not be an obstacle to improving his or her life. We want to open the door to students who need and want access to higher education, and scholarships are the key. But to do that, we need your support.
- Emergency Scholarships – As our students endeavor to earn their degrees, they may encounter an unexpected hardship that has the potential to derail their academic efforts. Emergency scholarships provide needed funding to help students continue on their path to graduation.
- Study Abroad Scholarships – International educational experiences enrich students’ lives personally and professionally, equipping them with a deep understanding of global business practices. Students can choose from more than 120 destinations to study abroad, though often need scholarships to pay for travel expenses.
- Student Readiness – Along with providing a world-class education, we are committed to equipping our students for success through interview preparation. We provide career services support, career fairs, etiquette dinners, numerous networking opportunities and interview attire for students with financial need.
- Faculty Support – Endowed professorships enable us to attract renowned faculty members from around the globe who can share their expertise with our students, conduct valuable research and elevate the reputation of our programs.
The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship houses five departments, which each feature outstanding academic programs and faculty. Departmental support provides needed resources to advance faculty research and teaching innovations.
To support specific programs and areas of study, please select from the areas listed below:
Departments:
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Information Systems and Business Analytics
Management
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Centers:
John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship
Center for Information Systems
Global Management Center
Select any of the links below to learn more about the most common options for giving to Kent State University.
Give Online, By Phone or By Mail
Making a gift online, by phone or through the mail are simple and direct ways to support Kent State.
Faculty and Staff Giving
What sets us apart is how we come together for our students. Faculty and staff support of Kent State goes above and beyond the work we do every day and strengthens our university as a result.
Employer Matching
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.
Planned Giving
A planned gift is a way to leave a lasting legacy and make a profound impact on Kent State University well into the future.
Endowment and Naming Opportunities
The creation of an endowment benefitting a scholarship or program or the decision to name a position, space or program allows for your gift to Kent State to reach far into the future.
Corporate Partnerships
The university offers various ways for corporations to partner with the institution, including sponsorships and naming opportunities throughout its eight-campus footprint in Northeast Ohio.
Memorial and Honorarium Gifts
Kent State University has several options for donating in memory of or in honor of a loved one, friend, colleague or organization. This is a unique way to pay tribute while making an important impact on students and programs.
More Ways to Give
View a list of all the different ways you can give through Kent State, including through wire transfers, donor advised funds, real estate, securities and more.