Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

做厙輦⑹ Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus
Its reunion time for the 做厙輦⑹ Golden Flashes family. 做厙輦⑹ celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.

做厙輦⑹ Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 做厙輦⑹, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.

An Ensemble of Philanthropy
If you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can. - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93

Kathleen Rydar, 67, 80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."
Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
This year's 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the 做厙輦⑹ Alumni Association, the DTA is the universitys most prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.

做厙輦⑹, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
做厙輦⑹ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
做厙輦⑹, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
做厙輦⑹ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!

Alumna Sarah Shendy, 06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, 06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for 做厙輦⑹, she may have never gone into law enforcement.