Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond Kent State
At Kent State University, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through Kent State to an area that matters personally to you, your support becomes a long-term investment in curing diseases, advancing sustainable technologies, enriching vibrant arts communities and ensuring the future of a skilled workforce ready to impact society.
Gifts made through Kent State support scholarships and programs that allow students to pursue their dreams and enter careers that shape our world. With more than 1,100 donor-funded scholarships and programs supported each year, every gift causes an effect – for both the donor and the recipient.
Donors choose exactly where they want their contributions to go. Each and every gift made through Kent State has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our Kent State community and beyond.
A Century of Stories
Aug. 26, 2026
For 100 years, The Kent Stater has chronicled the people, events and moments that have transformed Kent State and the world beyond its campus.
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What is the Kent State University Foundation?
Aug. 26, 2026
When you make a gift to Kent State, where does your money go – and how does the Kent State University Foundation use those dollars to create impact?
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Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern
Aug. 25, 2026
.responsive-video { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } .responsive-video iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; } Joy is stitched into everything Leah Thompkins creates – by design.
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25 Years Later: Kent State Alumni Remember the Day Aviation Changed Forever
Aug. 24, 2026
As the world prepares for the 25th commemoration of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, our Kent State community will be recognizing this day during a special event on Sept. 10. The College of Aeronautics and Engineering will include a commemoration as…
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Small Acts of Generosity Create Lasting Impact Through Flashes Fighting Hunger
Aug. 21, 2026
Every Gift MattersOne can of soup. One hour of volunteering. One $10 donation. On their own, those contributions may seem small. But at Kent State’s Flashes Fighting Hunger program, thousands of small acts of generosity have come together to create something extraordinary.…
Read More »New Alumni Mentoring Program Provides Full Circle Moments, Life Lessons and More
Aug. 21, 2026
Jacqueline Flickinger, ’20, moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 2024 for a position with Ford Motor Company as an assistant ecommerce specialist. Living out of state, she was looking for ways to still be part of the Golden Flash community.
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Betting on the Next Generation of Kent State Students
Aug. 20, 2026
When Jason Zygadlo, ’02, sat down with his family to make a will, he knew he wanted to include a planned gift to support Kent State University students as part of his estate plan.
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Together, Past and Present Make the Future Possible
July 29, 2026
Some things never change.Friendships that began in a residence hall. Walking across campus between classes and the excitement of a new semester. Cheering on the Golden Flashes. Memories that still make you smile years later.
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The Timken Company Invests in the Future of Stark County through Rising Scholars
July 21, 2026
This summer, The Timken Company welcomed local high school seniors to their corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio, as part of the Kent State University at Stark Rising Scholars Summer Institute, led by Academic Program Coordinator LaTrese Sanders.
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Porthouse Theatre’s Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
June 26, 2026
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. The annual summer-long program has become a beloved regional icon that produces three musicals, attracts more than 20,…
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