Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
I PROMISE Students Study Brain Health
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.
‘A Promise Kept’
When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.
IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event.
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.