Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement News
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Kent State University professor of art, Jennifer Jones, hopes to engage and inspire a community and Kent State students though planned murals within The Summit County Department of Job and Family Services building in Akron.
Lifting Up A Community Through Art
Kent State University professor of art, Jennifer Jones, hopes to engage and inspire a community and Kent State students though planned murals within The Summit County Department of Job and Family Services building in Akron.Image
Art has the power to change the world. Kent State University faculty member Chris Coles aspires to use the arts to make a powerful impact on social injustice and violence in our communities.
Influencing Impactful, Social Change Through the Arts
Art has the power to change the world. Kent State University faculty member Chris Coles aspires to use the arts to make a powerful impact on social injustice and violence in our communities.
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“With the support of the Roe Green Foundation, the university will continue to serve Roe’s vision and honor her legacy with creative excellence,” said John Crawford-Spinelli, dean of the College of the Arts at Kent State.
Roe Green Foundation Makes $2.2 Million Gift to Fund Visiting Director Series at Kent State
“With the support of the Roe Green Foundation, the university will continue to serve Roe’s vision and honor her legacy with creative excellence,” said John Crawford-Spinelli, dean of the College of the Arts at Kent State.Image
Thanks to the benevolence of others, friends and family can now have a seat on a swing beside Rockwell Hall, and quietly reflect on fallen Kent State fashion major, Taylor Pifer, who had a tremendous impact on their lives.
A Quiet Place to Reflect: Memory of Kent State Student Taylor Pifer Honored
Thanks to the benevolence of others, friends and family can now have a seat on a swing beside Rockwell Hall, and quietly reflect on fallen Kent State fashion major, Taylor Pifer, who had a tremendous impact on their lives.
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More Golden Flashes than ever before participated in Kent State's 10th annual Alumni Day of Service, making a tremendous difference in their communities across the country.
Golden Flashes Make Record-Breaking Impact During 2018 Alumni Day of Service
More Golden Flashes than ever before participated in Kent State's 10th annual Alumni Day of Service, making a tremendous difference in their communities across the country.
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"We are so pleased they recognize and appreciate Kent State’s upward trajectory in advanced materials science and have chosen to support the recruitment and retention of talented faculty members.” - former Kent State President, Beverly J. Warren.
Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Kent State Endowed Professorship in Materials Science
"We are so pleased they recognize and appreciate Kent State’s upward trajectory in advanced materials science and have chosen to support the recruitment and retention of talented faculty members.” - former Kent State President, Beverly J. Warren.Image
As part of Kent State’s Presidential Speaker Series, Dan Rather will speak at Kent State MAC Center Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free and open to the public but must be reserved; two tickets may be reserved per email address.
Dan Rather to Speak at Kent State University; Free and Open to Public
As part of Kent State’s Presidential Speaker Series, Dan Rather will speak at Kent State MAC Center Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free and open to the public but must be reserved; two tickets may be reserved per email address.Image
Kent State University has a long and rich history of service and philanthropy. It’s such an essential part of our university’s culture and success that beginning this year, we’re dedicating a week to celebrate it, and the people who support us.
Kent State’s Inaugural Philanthropy Week Filled with Contests, Celebrations and Gratitude
Kent State University has a long and rich history of service and philanthropy. It’s such an essential part of our university’s culture and success that beginning this year, we’re dedicating a week to celebrate it, and the people who support us.Image
EHHS scholarships benefitting science and math students, endowed by Bill and Trudy Ausfahl, will financially support students’ ability to attend Kent State in perpetuity. But their support is also having a lasting impact on the scholarship recipients’ future purpose as well.
Bill and Trudy Ausfahl’s Scholarships Positively Impact Students’ Finances and Future Purpose
EHHS scholarships benefitting science and math students, endowed by Bill and Trudy Ausfahl, will financially support students’ ability to attend Kent State in perpetuity. But their support is also having a lasting impact on the scholarship recipients’ future purpose as well.Image
“I am so grateful and appreciative of my scholarship ... I wish I could thank Mr. Santone in person, to tell him how much it means to me.” - Kent State student, Lane Hinkle