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As an aeronautics major with a concentration in flight technology, Alex Johnson spends a lot of time around airplanes. In addition to working at the Kent State University Airport, she recently spent the majority of her day for four days in a 172 Cessna flying across county in…
Student Spotlight - Alex Johnson
As an aeronautics major with a concentration in flight technology, Alex Johnson spends a lot of time around airplanes. In addition to working at the Kent State University Airport, she recently spent the majority of her day for four days in a 172 Cessna flying across county in…Image
Kent State University announced the creation of the Kent State Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
Kent State University announced the creation of the Kent State Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.Image
Nicholas Spicer, ’22, is a recipient of the June E. Stevenson Scholarship in Education – as well as a very determined young man. A junior physical education and health education major, he decided early on that he wanted to become a walk-on for the Kent State football team.
“I…
Legacies Change Lives - Nicholas Spicer, ’22
Nicholas Spicer, ’22, is a recipient of the June E. Stevenson Scholarship in Education – as well as a very determined young man. A junior physical education and health education major, he decided early on that he wanted to become a walk-on for the Kent State football team. “I…Image
Annual Herrick Society Luncheon
Friday Aug. 7, 2020, Noon
KSU Hotel and Conference Center
Keynote speaker: Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., Director, Brain Health Research Institute, who will showcase the innovative direction the institute is taking.
Hosted by the Center for Gift…
Save the Dates - Center for Gift and Estate Planning Fall 2020
Annual Herrick Society Luncheon Friday Aug. 7, 2020, Noon KSU Hotel and Conference Center Keynote speaker: Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., Director, Brain Health Research Institute, who will showcase the innovative direction the institute is taking. Hosted by the Center for Gift…Image
Catherine Hackney, ’76, and her husband, Jim, are two of Kent State’s most ardent supporters. Catherine was a student at the university and, after many years working as a teacher and principal, she returned to Kent State, where she served as a faculty member and, finally, as…
Support for Education is Their Passion
Catherine Hackney, ’76, and her husband, Jim, are two of Kent State’s most ardent supporters. Catherine was a student at the university and, after many years working as a teacher and principal, she returned to Kent State, where she served as a faculty member and, finally, as…Image
In December, Congress made sweeping changes to the U.S. retirement landscape. The SECURE Act, or “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” will affect nearly everyone. Here are two major changes.
SECURE Act Makes Big Changes for IRAs in 2020
In December, Congress made sweeping changes to the U.S. retirement landscape. The SECURE Act, or “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement,” will affect nearly everyone. Here are two major changes.Image
War photojournalist and author Ben Brody is bringing his work to Kent State through his exhibit, “A Second Moon.” The exhibit, curated by Moema Furtado, an installation artist and independent curator, runs from March 5-15 at the Crawford Gallery in the Center for…
War Photojournalist Ben Brody Brings ‘A Second Moon’ to Kent State
War photojournalist and author Ben Brody is bringing his work to Kent State through his exhibit, “A Second Moon.” The exhibit, curated by Moema Furtado, an installation artist and independent curator, runs from March 5-15 at the Crawford Gallery in the Center for…Image
Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million.
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million.
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Funds raised during this month-long celebration of giving support scholarships, research opportunities, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Launches Nov. 1
Funds raised during this month-long celebration of giving support scholarships, research opportunities, educational programs, athletic teams and more.Image
Catherin Hackney and her husband, John, are "paying it forward" to assist others. Watch their video story to learn more.