National and International Recognition
An award-winning division illustrating the transformative power of philanthropy.
With more than 268,000 living alumni and nearly 35,000 talented students, our potential to tell notable stories and create impactful communications materials for Kent State University seems nearly limitless. Each year, the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement continues to be recognized with marketing and communications awards from multiple local, national and international competitions.
"Our donors are the greatest champions of our mission at Kent State...these materials were made to illustrate the transformative power of philanthropy. We are incredibly proud of the caliber of this work and honored to have it recognized at an international level."
- Valoree Vargo, Vice President, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement and CEO, Kent State University Foundation
Recent Awards
“The stories we tell about the significant and life-changing impact our alumni and donors can make for our students, their families and their communities are remarkable, and it’s our honor to share those stories.”
- Leigh Greenfelder, Senior Associate Vice President and COO, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement