Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand Kent State’s Mobile Health Outreach
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to Kent State University’s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.
Strengthening the Bonds Between Kent State and the Community Through Scholarships
Community is important to Timothy “Tim” Crock, and as a lifelong resident of Kent, Ohio, he wants to help Kent area students advance their education right here at home, empowering them to achieve and build their careers in their own community.“You develop ties to the place you go to college,” Tim ex…
Couple Channels Their Love of Science and Technology Into Their Legacy
Ronald R. “Ron,” ’88, and Mary L. Rivett, ’72, MS ’84, had a mutual love of science and computers. Although they were both from the same town in Northeast Ohio and attended the same high school, they didn’t get to know each other until a chance encounter in 1971 when she was student teaching. When R…
Kent State Students Share Gratitude During Annual Thank-A-Giver Day
Kent State University students had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of philanthropy during Flashes Give Back Week in April, including Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event designed to highlight the role of donor support across campus.
Golden Flashes: The Real Heroes of Someone’s Story
During Flashes Give Back Week, over 1,100 volunteers strengthened our communities and more than 700 donors raised $165,000+ to support Kent State causes.From April 13-18, Golden Flashes once again came together to make a meaningful impact during Flashes Give Back Week, a weeklong initiative celebrat…
Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support
Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, however, Savon’s career would not have been possible without financial support
Public Health Major Finds Purpose, Passion at Kent State
Ivory Kendrick, a senior public health major with a concentration in health administrative services, has always believed in the power of understanding and connecting with others. Scholarships played a crucial role in Ivory’s journey, providing him not just financial support, but also a reminder that others believe in his potential.
Dr. Curtis Stone Memorial Track and Field Fund Established for Kent State Athletics
Kent State University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Curtis Stone Memorial Track and Field Fund, a scholarship created through a $750,000 gift from Sara Stone Miller, '77, M.M. '79, Ph.D. '85, and her late husband, Terry Ellis Mille…
A Dazzling Gift: The KSU Museum Turns 40
Much like the establishment of Kent State University itself, the Kent State University Museum was also founded through a philanthropic gift.
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.58 Million To Support Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Throughout November, alumni, friends, faculty and staff were encouraged to find the cause that speaks to them and share their reason for giving. From Nov. 1 through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), the 2025 campaign raised more than $4.5 million for causes ranging from food sustainability and the environment to athletics and basic needs to education.