Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Event Planning Her Way Toward a Magical Future
Ana Hasselbusch, ’26, first encountered Kent State University at a college fair held at her high school in Pittsburgh. A few short years later, Hasselbusch would receive the 2026 Distinguished Senior Award at Kent State’s Student Leadership Awards for her impact during her time at the university.&nb…
Back to Campus, Back to Home
Kent State University continues to grow and evolve, but at its heart, one thing never changes: it will always be your Kent State. Every fall, as a new class of students arrives and the campuses comes alive with the excitement of a new academic year, we can’t help but feel a little nostalgic abo…
What Makes a Strong Leader?
When you picture a successful leader, you may have a clear picture of how that person looks, acts and sounds. A leader is a decisive person with a commanding presence and booming voice, someone who can enter a room and make an immediate impression. But several less obvious qualities…
Kent State University Research: An R1 University Driving Discovery, Innovation and Impact
Every day at Kent State, a student walks into a laboratory for the first time. A faculty member partners with a local school district to solve a community challenge. A researcher collaborates with NASA, healthcare providers or manufacturers to answer questions that matter beyond campus. Those m…
Stay Curious: The Power of Lifelong Learning
After years working first as a registered nurse and later as a professional fundraiser, Marie Rader began her third act: an artist who specializes in fabric dying. From the first time she created a piece of art, Rader felt drawn to the discipline and eager to learn more. She took a few cl…
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. This fall, as Kent State celebrates its centennial with the Homecoming theme “Every Flash Has a Story,” generations of those storytellers will return to…
What is the Kent State University Foundation?
When you make a gift to Kent State, where does your money go – and how does the Kent State University Foundation use those dollars to create impact?
Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern
.responsive-video { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } .responsive-video iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; } Joy is stitched into everything Leah Thompkins creates – by design. The Kent State Univer…
25 Years Later: Kent State Alumni Remember the Day Aviation Changed Forever
As the world prepares for the 25th commemoration of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, our Kent State community will be recognizing this day during a special event on Sept. 10. The College of Aeronautics and Engineering will include a commemoration as part of its fifth ann…
Small Acts of Generosity Create Lasting Impact Through Flashes Fighting Hunger
Every Gift MattersOne can of soup. One hour of volunteering. One $10 donation. On their own, those contributions may seem small. But at Kent State’s Flashes Fighting Hunger program, thousands of small acts of generosity have come together to create something extraordinary. Behind every one…
