Institutional Advancement
![Members of Kent State University's Undergraduate Student Government Painted "Flashes Take Care of Flashes" on the Rock on Front Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/03.30.20%20Photo%20of%20USG%20members%20painting%20the%20Rock-web_0_2.jpg?VersionId=NTDanF2jcm8Blx0HCBuqEqmydvrFxxqe&h=e6f36a9c&itok=kLqJuFeF)
The Kent State Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.
![Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping Kent State students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/12.05.19%20Photo%20from%20Kent%20State%20commencement_0.jpg?VersionId=CqhRksofTiSUvccCywLKHFtF31SGTted&h=6f3285a6&itok=jy7o3KvZ)
Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the Kent State system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
![Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping Kent State students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/12.05.19%20Photo%20from%20Kent%20State%20commencement_0.jpg?VersionId=CqhRksofTiSUvccCywLKHFtF31SGTted&h=6f3285a6&itok=jy7o3KvZ)
Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million.
![President Khalil Looney (far right) and some fellow members of Kent State University’s Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) pose for a photo. The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation has pledged a $10,000 matching gift for Giving Tuesday to the M.E.N. Fund.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/11.25.19%20Photo%20of%20Male%20Empowerment%20Network%20members_0.jpg?VersionId=MvpJqXrzKu.DykHePbQybWLYuhhNeTnb&h=6fbf8982&itok=VztxbUNn)
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, Kent State University has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.
![President Khalil Looney (far right) and some fellow members of Kent State University’s Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) pose for a photo. The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation has pledged a $10,000 matching gift for Giving Tuesday to the M.E.N. Fund.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/11.25.19%20Photo%20of%20Male%20Empowerment%20Network%20members_0.jpg?VersionId=MvpJqXrzKu.DykHePbQybWLYuhhNeTnb&h=6fbf8982&itok=VztxbUNn)
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, Kent State University has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.