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Bruno G. Santone Wrestling Scholarship Endowment Helps Golden Flash Lane Hinkle Pursue His Dream
“I am so grateful and appreciative of my scholarship ... I wish I could thank Mr. Santone in person, to tell him how much it means to me.” - Kent State student, Lane Hinkle
I Owe Kent State More Than I’ve Given to Kent State
"Anyone who graduated from Kent State has the opportunity to think back on their lives while they were involved, and to decide whether it was important to them. Kent State made a commitment to me long before I decided to support others at the university.” - Bill Asbury, '64
Building A Program and A Legacy
“Those of us who have benefited from scholarships in our lives have the responsibility to pay it forward ... And you don’t have to be rich or famous to make a difference.” - Davina Gosnell
Former Kent State University President Gives $1 Million to Scholarships
“We were driven by the opportunity to make a true and lasting difference in students’ lives and are pleased that we can see the value of our investment right away when we interact with students and Kent State faculty.” - President Emerita Carol Cartwright
Kent State’s 2017 Giving Tuesday Achieves Record-Breaking Success
"We are humbled and deeply grateful that our Kent State supporters helped us raise more than $1 million to ... provide the most impactful educational experience for all of our students." - Stephen Sokany, vice president for Institutional Advancement
Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday Is Month-long Celebration
A longer timeframe, expanded giving options, donation boosts and donation matches make Kent State's 2017 Giving Tuesday celebration the greatest opportunity ever for people to make an impact on the lives of students and Kent State University.
Sally Cahur Honors Her Sister by Supporting Students’ Passion for Music
“Where words fail, music speaks.” – Hans Christian Anderson
Sally Cahur, ’57, established the Nancy Samhric Scholarship in Music to honor her sister who had a passion for music, and to support Kent State students’ quest to expand their artistic talents.
A Fast Friendship Takes Flight
Mac McFarland and his son, David, formed a bond over aviation and service. Years later, that bond is honored by a scholarship endowed to honor David and to make immediate and lasting impacts on the lives of Kent State students.
Stevens Family's $3.1 Million Gift Supports Kent State Scholarships
“We are grateful that the Stevens family’s tremendous support will enable us to provide additional scholarship opportunities in order to put ‘Students First’ in all we do,” said Kent State President Beverly Warren.