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The largest single gift ever made to Kent State University to fund only scholarships will transform the Photojournalism program in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
A Cincinnati man who took a photojournalism class at Kent State in 1941 has left a $3 million…
Photojournalism Program at Kent State University Receives $3 Million Scholarship Bequest
The largest single gift ever made to Kent State University to fund only scholarships will transform the Photojournalism program in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. A Cincinnati man who took a photojournalism class at Kent State in 1941 has left a $3 million…
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Charlie Thomas’ (’74 Marketing) mother graduated from high school and his dad finished eighth grade, so when Charlie was the second in his family to graduate from college (his older brother was the first), it was a personal accomplishment for him.
Charlie Thomas, Owner of Kent’s Iconic Ray’s Place, Pays It Forward
Charlie Thomas’ (’74 Marketing) mother graduated from high school and his dad finished eighth grade, so when Charlie was the second in his family to graduate from college (his older brother was the first), it was a personal accomplishment for him.
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"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." - William Arthur Ward
Kent State University expresses gratitude to supporters in a monumental way
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." - William Arthur Ward
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Deona Miller was born in the Republic of Cape Verde, an island country off the coast of Western Africa. Tough economic times during the decades following its independence from Portugal led many of its residents to emigrate to Europe and the Americas. At age four, Deona was one…
Achieving the Unimaginable
Deona Miller was born in the Republic of Cape Verde, an island country off the coast of Western Africa. Tough economic times during the decades following its independence from Portugal led many of its residents to emigrate to Europe and the Americas. At age four, Deona was one…
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When your father is your hero, you want to honor him in any way you can. Joseph Rich found the perfect way to honor his.
"I studied Engineering in college because I wanted to be like him," said Joseph Rich about his father, Gary Rich. "While I was never near the engineer my…
Honoring his hero: Joseph Rich endows scholarship in his father’s name
When your father is your hero, you want to honor him in any way you can. Joseph Rich found the perfect way to honor his. "I studied Engineering in college because I wanted to be like him," said Joseph Rich about his father, Gary Rich. "While I was never near the engineer my…
One of the most all-encompassing transformations in university history is taking place right now at Kent State University. The Foundations of Excellence: Building the Future initiative includes the construction of new buildings, facility upgrades and establishment of dynamic,…
Foundations of Excellence Initiative Brings Exciting Transformations to Kent State
One of the most all-encompassing transformations in university history is taking place right now at Kent State University. The Foundations of Excellence: Building the Future initiative includes the construction of new buildings, facility upgrades and establishment of dynamic,…Kent State University’s Annual Giving and Donor Services departments are sponsoring “Thank-A-Giver (T.A.G.) Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 1, on the Kent Campus as a way to acknowledge and thank the many generous donors, alumni and friends who help support Kent State and its students.
“Thank-A-Giver (T.A.G.) Day” to Be Held at Kent State, Oct. 1
Kent State University’s Annual Giving and Donor Services departments are sponsoring “Thank-A-Giver (T.A.G.) Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 1, on the Kent Campus as a way to acknowledge and thank the many generous donors, alumni and friends who help support Kent State and its students.
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"You may be only one person in this world, but to one person at one time, you are the world." – Anonymous
Right now, Mary Brown, '53,'66, is the world to Kent State University junior conservation major and honors student, Katie Tuscano.
Mary and Reed Brown are helping students follow their dreams
"You may be only one person in this world, but to one person at one time, you are the world." – Anonymous Right now, Mary Brown, '53,'66, is the world to Kent State University junior conservation major and honors student, Katie Tuscano.
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During the spring semester, Kent State University's Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, part of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (EHHS),hosted 16 visiting scholars as part of the …
Kent State program introduces area students to world culture and benefits students globally
During the spring semester, Kent State University's Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, part of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (EHHS),hosted 16 visiting scholars as part of the …
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Aaron White joined the Saint Augustine Children’s Choir in the fourth grade, and he never stopped singing.
Born July 27, 1971 to Jim and Mary White in Barberton, Ohio, Aaron was never the strongest in academics or athletics, but he found his place in the arts.
“When it…