Katie Carpenter, ’23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to develop strong portfolios. “This scholarship helped me purchase lens equipment I otherwise could not have afforded,” she said. “It took my photography to the next level, and I am so grateful.” She has served as a photographer for A Magazine, the Kent State student fashion magazine, and an ambassador for the College of Co...

“I look at Kent State as a family member – everyone collectively – that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can. I have family members that I want to take care of, and I want to do the same for Kent State.” Scolin MacLean’s, ’90, passion for Kent State only rivals his love of sports. In addition to working with Kent State Athletics as the director of creative solutions, he has chosen to support student-athletes through a combination of direct financial support and planned gifts. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Scolin first enrolled at The State University...

The experiences Earl K. Miller, ’85, Ph.D., had at Kent State inspired him to give back. As a first-generation college student, Earl K. Miller, ’85, Ph.D., struggled to fund his education, and this experience motivated him to help students at Kent State University who face similar financial difficulties. Through a bequest, Earl and his wife Marlene M. Wicherski created The Earl K. Miller First Generation Scholarship and The Earl K. Miller Last Dollar Scholarship, both of which will aid students with financial need. “I wanted to give something that helps those students,” Earl said. “My...

When he was a student at Kent State University, Preston Mitchum, BA ‘08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests.  Now, the attorney and activist has become the peacemaker and voice of reason on the reality TV show, “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard.”  Mitchum, 37, who resides in Washington, D.C., is about to begin taping season two of the show, which aired its first season in May and June on the Bravo network.   The show follows a group of 12 young Black professionals...