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Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million

This year, Kent State University donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million.

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Rosie Nix, ’14

Rosie Nix, ’14, from Golden Flash to Pittsburgh Steeler.

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Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music received a significant planned gift during the 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign to support students in pursuing piano performance, orchestra, opera and education-abroad opportunities.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign

Kent State University’s season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the Kent State community has already begun to shine. 

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Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters

Kent State University, which has gained national recognition for its creative and successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy on Nov. 1. Giving Tuesday, now in its eighth year at Kent State, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.

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Beverley Laubert, ’84

Beverley Laubert, ’84, has spent decades improving access to quality care and in turn the lives of older adults. Beverley began her career at Kent State where she received a bachelor’s degree in gerontology. 

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2021 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced

The 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the DTA is a highly prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.

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Golden Flashes Reunite for a “Bright” Homecoming 2021

Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the Kent State University community came together to celebrate Homecoming. Golden Flashes enjoyed many activities, both outdoors in-person and online, throughout the weekend, which ran from Friday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3.

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Kent State Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign

Kent State University publicly launched a $350 million comprehensive fundraising campaign Saturday, Oct. 2. During a special halftime announcement at the Homecoming football game, campaign co-chairs Sandra C. and Lawrence R. Armstrong joined Kent State President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends. 

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Legacies Change Lives; Cornerstone Fall 2021

 At Kent State, we have more than 30 endowed scholarships that were established through matured planned gifts. By leaving this kind of lasting legacy, our generous donors have forever changed the lives of more than 1,200 deserving students to date. Each year, that number of impacted students gr…

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Support Our Students, Ignite Their Dreams and Set the World Alight

 Raising funds to align with scholarship needs is our first priority at Kent State and ensures that we support our students from the day they receive their letter of acceptance to the day they receive their degree.A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a great way to make this kind of philanthropic…

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