Record-breaking fundraising year for university includes two largest gifts in Kent State history Kent State University launched the public phase of its $350 million Forever Brighter comprehensive fundraising campaign in October 2021, and during the first year of the public campaign, a record-breaking $77.6 million was raised. This philanthropic feat was made possible with the support of 10,687 donors, 3,753 of whom made a gift to Kent State for the first time. The gifts will support university programs and its students through scholarships, capital projects, and new academic programs and in...