Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
°µÍø½ûÇø’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
°µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø’s Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at °µÍø½ûÇø 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.
°µÍø½ûÇø Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
°µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the °µÍø½ûÇø community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.
°µÍø½ûÇø Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
°µÍø½ûÇø 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.
Philanthropic Gifts Prompt °µÍø½ûÇø Ashtabula Main Hall to Be Renamed After Longtime Dean Susan J. Stocker, Ph.D.
In recognition of the generosity and commitment of James E. Mayer Jr. and Glen and Nancy Warner for their gifts toward a $500,000 endowment, the °µÍø½ûÇø Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at °µÍø½ûÇø at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall.
