Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Investing in the Future of Scientific Research
When emeriti professors G. Dennis Cooke, ’59, and Barbara K. Andreas, ’68, M.A. ’70, Ph.D. ’80, arrived at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center for the Herrick Society luncheon, they were delighted to meet Samuel Large and Sarah Faber, two recipients of their scholarship for biology st…
Award-Winning Reporter, News Executive Mizell Stewart III to Deliver Third Annual Dix Media Ethics Lecture: ‘Journalism as a Civic Good’
Award winning reporter and news executive Mizell Stewart III will discuss “Journalism as a Civic Good” at 7 p.m. on March 1, 2023, in Franklin Hall’s First Energy Auditorium (Room 340).
Making Music for Generations to Come
Alumna pays it forward in honor of an influential teacher and inspires others to give back.
‘He made me feel like we were supposed to meet and that there was a path for me’
In Spring 2019 Jenna Gilbreath, ’23, was an incoming communication studies student, unsure and nervous about what her new life at Kent State University would look like. During an incoming student visit day, one person and one conversation reassured her that she was on the right path. That person was…May 1970, Student-led Collective Action and the Civil Rights Movement: A KSU Alternative Winter Break Experience
Kent State University's alternative breaks expose students to social justice and cultural issues through direct service, community engagement, reflection and a variety of cultural activities. These programs engage students in service, inform them about current social issues and encourage their ongoing involvement in social change. In December, students visited Jackson, Mississippi for a trip, themed May 1970, Student-led Collective Action and the Civil Rights Movement.
Gordon Stumpo, MA ’16
For Gordon Stumpo, MA ’16, education is not something to leave behind after graduation. His eagerness to learn new techniques and hone his skills has propelled him forward in his career. With nearly a decade of fashion industry experience, Gordon has worked for designers like Zac Posen, Patrik Ervell and Naeem Khan, experiences that provided opportunities to create custom patterns seen on A-list celebrities including Oprah, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey.
Kent State Prepared Journalism Alumna for Wide-Ranging Career — Today, She Gives Back
Laura Gordon, '87, had such a fulfilling experience as a Kent State University student, that she now gives back so that others may find their way to the types of relationships and encounters that helped set her on her path. “I think it’s really important to give back when you’ve experienced such valuable support so it’s always been really important to me to be part of that,” she said.
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the Kent State University community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State’s eight-campus system.
Giving Tuesday Initiative Shines Light on Philanthropy
Kent State University launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 1. As Kent State’s most generous annual tradition, Giving Tuesday encourages the Golden Flash community to reflect on their experiences and help make the world Forever Brighter by shining thei…
Shine Your Light This Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, shine your light on Kent State students and programs with a gift of $25 or more to the fund of your choice and receive a special Forever Brighter pin to celebrate your impact. Kent State’s most generous annual tradition runs Nov. 1-29, with special giving incentives throughout the month. Make your impact go further by participating in Giving Tuesday!