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Two students set type for an issue of the Kent Stater
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Alumni

A Century of Stories

For 100 years, The Kent Stater has chronicled the people, events and moments that have transformed Kent State and the world bey

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Leah Thompkins
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern

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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Alumni

25 Years Later: Kent State Alumni Remember the Day Aviation Changed Forever

As the world prepares for the 25th commemoration of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept.

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Three Kent State students volunteer for Flashes Fighting Hunger
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Small Acts of Generosity Create Lasting Impact Through Flashes Fighting Hunger

Every Gift Matters

One can of soup. One hour of volunteering. One $10 donation. 

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Ian Holt
Alumni

Ian Holt’s Breakthrough Season Built on Kent State Roots

Ian Holt, ’18, isn't trying to look too far ahead, even as everything in his career suggests he's on the verge of the next big

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Rising Scholars students learn about different types of bearings from Joe Zacharayasz, application engineer, while visiting the product display area of The Timken Company’s corporate headquarters.
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

The Timken Company Invests in the Future of Stark County through Rising Scholars

This summer, The Timken Company welcomed local high school s

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Justine Siegal

The Women’s Professional Baseball League Launches This Summer With Alumna Justine Siegal, M.A. ’00, at the Helm

Kent State alumna, baseball pioneer and co-founder of the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) Justine Siegal, M.A. ’00, to serve as its first commissioner. She brings more than two decades of experience and an unrelenting spirit to the league, which plays its first game Aug. 1. 

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Members of the Basford Family
Alumni

The Basford Family Kent State Legacy

When James (Jim) Basford came to study business at Kent Stat

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An aerial view of Porthouse Theatre
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Alumni

Porthouse Theatre’s Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic

For nearly 60 years, Porthouse Theatre has brought the power

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Marvin Logan, Ben and Candace Curtis, Amy Mucha and Nathan Edwards
Alumni

What Makes a Golden Flash Shine?

There are more than 280,000 Kent State University alumni around the world helping their communities grow brighter every day. Here are five alumni whose personal and professional contributions make them – and their communities – shine.

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Bea Shaheen McPherson
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Alumni

A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43

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Veronica Dexheimer, Ph.D.
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Studying the Universe from the Inside Out

Kent State Professor Named One of Only Eight 2026 Simons Pivot Fellows

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Mariah Moorer, Brent Flores and Katelyn Nguyen
Alumni

Kent State Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry

Kent State University alumni are represented in every corne

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Jacob Rathkopf, ’26
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Alumni

Celebrating the Legacy of Service at Kent State

The newest addition to Kent State University’s Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the universit

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Emma Troyer
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Legacy, Inspiring Stories

Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer

Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio.

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A calculator sits on a desk next to a keyboard.
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Legacy, Inspiring Stories

What the 2026 Tax Law Changes Mean for Planned Giving

As you consider your long-term philanthropic goals, cha

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Timothy “Tim” Crock and family
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Legacy, Inspiring Stories

Strengthening the Bonds Between Kent State and the Community Through Scholarships

Community is important to Timothy “Tim” Crock, and as a life

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Ronald R. “Ron,” ’88, and Mary L. Rivett, ’72, MS ’84
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Legacy, Inspiring Stories

Couple Channels Their Love of Science and Technology Into Their Legacy

Ronald R. “Ron,” ’88, and Mary L.

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Padraigin O’Flynn and Grace Powers
Alumni

May 4’s Legacy Lives on Through Scholarships, Students and Alumni

In a quiet, wooded area in front of Taylor Hall on the Kent

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Fauvie. and group photo

Jonathon Fauvie, MPH ’16

Public health isn’t confined to the clinical setting. It happens all throughout our communities every day, from the restaurants where you eat to public parks. Jonathon Fauvie saw that firsthand while working in healthcare communications, which led him to pursue public health at Kent State University.

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Savon Harris in a production of "The Wiz"
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support

Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, however, Savon’s career would not have been possible without financial support

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Ivory Kendrick
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Public Health Major Finds Purpose, Passion at Kent State

Ivory Kendrick, a senior public health major with a concentration in health administrative services, has always believed in the power of understanding and connecting with others. Scholarships played a crucial role in Ivory’s journey, providing him not just financial support, but also a reminder that others believe in his potential.

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Dr. Curtis Stone
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Dr. Curtis Stone Memorial Track and Field Fund Established for Kent State Athletics

Kent State University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are proud to announce the establishment of the Dr.

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Kent State alumna, Kenisha Chisholm, ’20
Alumni

Kenisha Chisholm, ’20: Finding Purpose Through Nutrition

Kenisha Chisholm, ’20, came to Kent State with a clear sense of purpose influenced by her life experience, persistence and desi

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Photos of Kent State alumni Joshua Collins

A Mission Reclaimed: How One Veteran Earned His Kent State Degree

When Joshua Collins, ’10, returned to Kent State, he was on a mission.

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Vickers Faces of Kent State

Megan Vickers, ’06

Alumna Combines New Vision with Traditional Values in Family Business

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A collage depicts Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman on stage, an image of the exterior of the museum, and Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman standing with Nancy McCann.
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

A Dazzling Gift: The KSU Museum Turns 40

Much like the establishment of Kent State University itself, the Kent State University Museum was also founded through a philanthropic gift.

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A collage of photos of Aysia Kemp, ’20, Olivia Morrison, ’20, Jake Myers, ’19, Brad Rinella, ’18, Allison Sayre, ’21 and Kiernan Weese, ’19, MBA ’21.
Alumni

Six Golden Flashes Make Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s List

Six talented Kent State alumni were among the changemakers recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.

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Fabinak Image Collage Faces of Kent State

Brittni Fabinak, ’11, J.D.

Alumna Sticks the Landing in Law Career with the Jacksonville Jaguars

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Karla Gutierrez
Alumni

AMLCI Alumna Uses Liquid Crystal Experience to Improve Display Manufacturing

For Karla Gutierrez Cuevas, Ph.D. ’17,  the start of her Kent State journey brought a mix of excitement and uncertainty.

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Alumni Alyssa Hertz, Hannah Graham, Liz Talaba and Meagan Eishen
Alumni

Golden Flashes Making Waves in the Cruise Industry

From altering costumes for cast members to performing center stage to working behind the scenes to create top-notch entertainme

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McKenzie Morgan standing in front of the Kent State University arch over the esplanade.

McKenzie Morgan, '22, Gives Back to Empower Fashion Students

McKenzie Morgan, ’22, creator of the popular fashion and lifestyle blog StyledbyMcKenz, decided to support  Kent State fas

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Mansfield
Alumni

Eric Mansfield, MA ’12

Eric Mansfield, MA ’12, MFA ’26, transitioned from serving as an Army officer in Iraq to reporting as a broadcast journalist in Cleveland.

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Jim and Cindi Schrum
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Legacy, Inspiring Stories

High School Sweethearts Leave a Legacy Through Philanthropy

Although they were born in the same month at the same hospita

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Donors attend the annual Herrick Society luncheon
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Legacy, Inspiring Stories

Making a Difference for Future Generations

Planned gifts, and bequests in particular, are a vital form of

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Lauren Bischof
Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Legacy, Inspiring Stories

Legacies Change Lives: Lauren Bischof

Lauren Bischof is a senior journalism major from Medina, Oh