Sebastian Van Hauter is a junior history major from Akron, Ohio, who is expected to graduate in 2028. He was recently awarded the Dr. Thomas H. Smith Endowed Scholarship, which is helping him study at the American University in Bulgaria. “Receiving this scholarship helped me cover my tuition and study abroad this school year,” he said. “I feel deeply appreciative and honored.” What Sebastian likes most about Kent State is the atmosphere and how thorough the history program is on campus, especially its Modern History class, which is his favorite. Sebastian said that those who sup...

For many retirees, taking a required minimum distribution (RMD) from an IRAis simply part of managing retirement income. But if you are age 70½ or older and are charitably inclined, you may be able to turn all or part of your RMD into meaningful support for Kent State through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). A QCD allows you to direct funds from an eligible IRA directly to Kent State, and the distribution can count toward your RMD while generally being excluded from your taxable income. Start Early: Don’t Wait Until December IRA administrators may require paperwork, pr...

Everyone has a reason to give. Some people give to help students earn their degree. Others give to fuel discovery, strengthen our communities, protect our planet or inspire creativity.  Whatever moves you to make a difference, there’s a place for your passion at Kent State. And when we give together, our generosity becomes something extraordinary. This November, Golden Flashes everywhere are invited to come together for Kent State’s Most Generous Annual Tradition: Giving Tuesday. It’s a monthlong celebration of philanthropy, shared purpose and the incredible impact we can make w...