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Alumni and Giving

 

We engage and inspire alumni, friends and partners to connect with and give through Kent State -  transforming the lives of our students and creating an impact throughout our communities. Whether you want to reconnect with classmates, attend exclusive events, mentor students or contribute to the causes that mean the most to you, there’s a way for every Golden Flash to make a difference.

 

Join Us for Homecoming on October 3, 2026

What's Happening

The Unsolved Story of Judy Martins

For nearly 50 years, the disappearance of Kent State student Judy Martins has remained one of the most enduring and heartbreaking mysteries in the history of our university. Join us for a special screening of a student-produced documentary about the case and a panel discussion exploring the power of restorative storytelling and the ethics of media advocacy. Can’t make it back to campus? Join us virtually to enjoy the documentary and panel discussion. 

25 Years Later: Kent State Alumni Remember 9/11

For College of Aeronautics and Engineering alumni Brian Hodor, Richard "Reb" Benson, Jim Sebastian and Dan Wolfe, Sept. 11, 2001, is more than a moment in history — it is a day they experienced firsthand and one that forever changed the aviation profession.

A Century of Stories

For 100 years, The Kent Stater has chronicled the people, events and moments that have transformed Kent State and the world beyond its campus.  

Find Your Kent State Community

Graduation may mark the end of a student’s time on campus, but it doesn’t have to be the end of their Kent State story. Across the country — and through shared interests and experiences — Kent State alumni are finding ways to stay connected through alumni chapters and groups.

Give Through Kent State

Together, we can change the world, and it all begins when you give through Kent State. Find your cause by interacting with the video below.

Ways to Connect

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