Kent State Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

New Kent State University graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. Forever Brighter was a comprehensive fundraising campaign that launched its public phase in 2021 with a goal of raising $350 million to support student scholarships, university initiatives, capital building projects and global education. The campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. Of that, $156.8 million has been earmarked for Prioritizing Student Success, the campaign’s initiative to support student scholarships and programs.{"preview_thumbnail":"/...

KSU Kickoff

Join DeWeese Health Center, Kent State of Well-being, Recreation and Wellness Services, CARES Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, College of Public Health, and Kent City Health Department for the Flashes Flourish Health Fair. This event is a great opportunity to get to know your health and well-being resources on and around campus. All departments above will offer free giveaways while supplies last!

Our event will be held in the DeWeese Health Center parking lot on Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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