Support Our College of Communication and Information
Dear Alumni and Friends,
The College of Communication and Information (CCI) is the only college in the nation that houses schools of technology, design, media, communication and information in one place. Our nationally-ranked, interdisciplinary and flexible programs allow CCI students to create the educational path best suited to their talents and interests, and align that path to emerging and evolving job markets.
Your gifts to CCI, no matter the size, have direct and immediate impact. Your donations can provide our students access to education through scholarships or support for innovative and life-changing programs, such as study abroad or Project Citizen.
CCI is fully committed to student success – from providing technology and equipment or other emergency scholarship funds for students in need, to offering robust professional and academic support to ensure our students not only graduate but are also well-prepared to pursue their dreams.
Every day, your gifts make a positive difference in the lives of our students and our CCI community. Thank you for your valued partnership and generosity.
With gratitude,
Amy Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dean College of Communication and Information
College Priorities
In order to prepare our students for the 21st century with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to become leaders and professionals in their chosen fields, the College of Arts and Sciences is focusing on these key priorities:
- Integrated Sciences Building Completion – Support is needed to complete the Integrated Sciences Building lower level, which will include research and teaching spaces for physics labs, AMLCI and the Brain Health Research Institute. Support the Integrated Sciences Building Fund.
- Merit-, Need- and Talent-Based Scholarships – There is ongoing need for students who have the talent and drive to succeed but who lack financial means. You can contribute to a scholarship that can change the course of a student’s college years and prepare them for life after graduation. Support Merit-, Need- and Talent-Based Scholarships.
- Neuroscience Undergraduate Program and Brain Health Research Institute – The Brain Health Research Institute frames research themes in alignment with the view that brain health is a window into disease. This collaborative and innovative Institute presents opportunities to examine traditional issues related to brain health, such as protecting against memory loss as well as exploring novel topics like empathy or global citizenship. Support the Neuroscience Undergraduate Program Fund.
- Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI) – The Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute’s mission is to expand research focus to that of advanced materials research and science. As the AMLCI takes liquid crystal research in a new direction, emphasis will be placed on the ways liquid crystals are applied in biological and medical sciences. Support the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute Avademic Development Fund.
- School of Peace and Conflict Studies – The School of Peace and Conflict Studies helps students develop the critical and applied skills necessary to achieve their full potential, enabling them to bring about positive political and social change in their local, national and global communities. The new school hopes to increase scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students and establish internships. Support the School of Peace and Conflict Studies Fund.
- Study Away/Study Abroad Scholarships – We recognize the value of global education and the implications such an experience can have on students as they embark on their professional journeys upon graduation. We offer 21 programs in 13 countries including our Summer Institute in Florence, Italy. Scholarships will help fund student study away experiences and enhance transferable skills desired by employers today. Support the O.H. Williams Study Abroad Scholarship.
Department Support
Each of our schools within the college produce graduates in a variety of degrees that are poised to serve as pathfinders in many professions, from geologists and historians to mathematicians and psychologists.
To support specific programs and areas of study, please select a department or school below:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department of Anthropology
- Department of Biological Sciences
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of English
- Ethnic Heritage Programs
- Department of Geography
- Department of Geology
- Department of History
- Liquid Crystal Institute
- Department of Mathematical Sciences
- Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
- Department of Pan-African Studies
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Physics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Psychological Sciences
- Department of Sociology & Criminology
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Peace and Conflict Studies
Ways to Give
Select any of the links below to learn more about the most common options for giving to Kent State University:
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The easiest way to donate; contributions can be sent via check to the Kent State Foundation office, or you can make a credit card donation online.
Securities
The Kent State Foundation accepts appreciated securities, which may offer a larger tax benefit than a cash gift.
Real Estate
Gifts of long-term, appreciated real estate usually offer an immediate tax benefit.
Gift Planning
Bequests present a way to leave a legacy after your lifetime. You may also establish a trust or annuity that can provide income to you or a loved one while benefiting the university. Our advisers can help you determine the best options.
Payroll Deduction
Employees of Kent State University can make their contributions through automatic deductions from their paychecks.
Employer Matching Program
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