Impact

A $1.5 million gift from The Timken Foundation of Canton has allowed Kent State University to advance the groundbreaking timeline for the expansion of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.

A $1.5 million gift from The Timken Foundation of Canton has allowed Kent State University to advance the groundbreaking timeline for the expansion of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.

Kent State University students walk from the College of Podiatric Medicine located in Independence, Ohio.

The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio’s only podiatry college – Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.

Gift and Estate Planning
Dean Denise A. Seachrist and Charlie Wentz at daughter Katie's wedding.

“If you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.” - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93

Kathleen Rydar

For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. “These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."

David and Janet Dix, ’71, MEd, ’76, PhD, ’92, have been longtime supporters of Kent State University and have each served on various university boards. An alumnus of Oberlin College, David holds a master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University, and a law degree from the University of Akron; Janet earned a bachelor’s degree, a Master of Education degree, and doctorate in counseling and psychology, all from Kent State.

Andrew Snyder, research program coordinator for Kent State University’s College of Public Health, is leading the first comprehensive Greater Akron LGBTQ+ specific Community Needs Assessment.

Kent State University has partnered with Greater Akron community organizations to conduct the first comprehensive and specific LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment (CNA). Efforts of this assessment focus on producing a better-informed public health system and improving the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community members.