Expanding University Initiatives

Kent State University psychology professor John Gunstad, Ph.D., received a grant of nearly $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to expand his Alzheimer’s disease research into a national study.

Forever Brighter is the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of Kent State University with a goal of raising $350 million. There are three primary campaign priorities - Prioritizing Student Success, Expanding University Initiatives and Building the Future.

Endowed positions are crucial for recruiting and retaining the highest-quality faculty to make a lasting impact on the university and our students.

Support enables a dynamic continuum of spaces, events and people dedicated to ideas, innovation and creation through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Support enables multidisciplinary collaboration in neuroscience research and education.

The Design Innovation (DI) Initiative focuses on the development of solutions by reaching across academic fields and partnering with industry to enhance collaboration and communication skills, critical thinking and creativity. Design Innovation is an ecosystem of physical, human and intellectual resources to help students find their purpose.

The Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) improves our understanding of brain function in health and disease. We  focus on research and education to understand the influences that impact brain health across the lifespan and use this knowledge as a window into the prevention and treatment of brain disease.