Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement News
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Laxman Panthi was born and raised in Nepal, and earned his undergraduate degree in India. When choosing to pursue his Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.), however, he chose to do so in the United States, at Kent State, which he calls “the greatest school in the USA.” The…
Scholarship Supports Lifelong Bonds for Global Awareness
Laxman Panthi was born and raised in Nepal, and earned his undergraduate degree in India. When choosing to pursue his Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.), however, he chose to do so in the United States, at Kent State, which he calls “the greatest school in the USA.” The…
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Lauren Pankiw, '16, is driven by solid, benevolent goals. “I’m going to be a physician assistant, and ... my goal is to work with underserved communities.”
Scholarship Recipient and Alumna Lauren Pankiw, '16, Lives A Life of Personal Philanthropy
Lauren Pankiw, '16, is driven by solid, benevolent goals. “I’m going to be a physician assistant, and ... my goal is to work with underserved communities.”
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The 2016 Kent State University Foundation Generosity Report, Unknow Your Boundaries, is complete and available to review.
Another record-breaking year is due to our supporters' dedicated and unwavering belief in the mission and vision of Kent State University,…
2016 Kent State University Foundation Generosity Report Available for Review
The 2016 Kent State University Foundation Generosity Report, Unknow Your Boundaries, is complete and available to review. Another record-breaking year is due to our supporters' dedicated and unwavering belief in the mission and vision of Kent State University,…
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As a large, eight-campus system with more than 41,000 students and offering more than 280 degrees from the associate to doctoral levels, Kent State is distinctively poised to serve as an example of a re-imagined American research university – one that produces cutting-edge…
A Distinctive Kent State
As a large, eight-campus system with more than 41,000 students and offering more than 280 degrees from the associate to doctoral levels, Kent State is distinctively poised to serve as an example of a re-imagined American research university – one that produces cutting-edge…
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At Kent State, we empower students to break the mold and shape the world. More than 70 years ago, Dr. Mildred K. Dixon, D.P.M., ’44, was doing just that.
Dixon: A Lifetime Spent Blazing Trails for Minorities, Women and A Profession
At Kent State, we empower students to break the mold and shape the world. More than 70 years ago, Dr. Mildred K. Dixon, D.P.M., ’44, was doing just that.
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On August 5, 2016, Kent State University President Beverly Warren announced the appointment of Stephen G. Sokany, M.B.A., '96, an alumnus and longtime employee, to the position of vice president for institutional advancement, effective Aug. 8, 2016. Sokany has served the…
Alumnus Stephen G. Sokany, M.B.A., '96, Named Kent State's New Vice President for Institutional Advancement
On August 5, 2016, Kent State University President Beverly Warren announced the appointment of Stephen G. Sokany, M.B.A., '96, an alumnus and longtime employee, to the position of vice president for institutional advancement, effective Aug. 8, 2016. Sokany has served the…
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Nicholas Giardina, ’06, a third-generation Kent State alumnus, worked his way through college. Now, he gives back to support those whose circumstances he identifies with most, helping them to stand out and impact the world.
Young Alumnus Helps Ease the Load for Students Like Himself
Nicholas Giardina, ’06, a third-generation Kent State alumnus, worked his way through college. Now, he gives back to support those whose circumstances he identifies with most, helping them to stand out and impact the world.
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During the past fiscal year, many people looked carefully at Kent State University and said, “This is a place I believe in — this is a community worth my investment.”
Our 2015 Generosity Report tells the story of their…
Kent State’s 2015 Generosity Report Showcases the Impact of Giving
During the past fiscal year, many people looked carefully at Kent State University and said, “This is a place I believe in — this is a community worth my investment.” Our 2015 Generosity Report tells the story of their…
Kent State alumni, friends, faculty and staff were encouraged to put their money where their hearts are by supporting support the university college, campus or program of their choice on Giving Tuesday, December 1st, 2015. They more than answered this call to action,…
Giving Tuesday effort largest in Kent State’s history
Kent State alumni, friends, faculty and staff were encouraged to put their money where their hearts are by supporting support the university college, campus or program of their choice on Giving Tuesday, December 1st, 2015. They more than answered this call to action,…
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December 1, 2015, is Giving Tuesday, the day that kicks off the season of giving. It’s a time to take a moment after the Thanksgiving holiday to give thanks by giving back.
This is the third year Kent State has celebrated Giving Tuesday, but this year there’s a twist:…