Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Regional Students Receive Intel® Scholarships
Two students in the College of Applied and Technical Studies at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University at Tuscarawas received Intel® Semiconductor Scholarship for Women awards. The scholarships support education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books,etc.) as well as other expenses including transportation and childcare.
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.
Kent Student Ambassadors Spread Kindness and Cheer During Giving Tuesday Campaign
During the 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign, the Kent Student Ambassadors, a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professional and service oriented student organization, found new ways of giving back to the community. In the month of November, they created and planned volunteer activities that supported the univ…
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.
Stark Rising Scholar Pursues Dream
Rising Scholar Briana Hawkins is pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse. A junior at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University at Stark, Briana’s nursing training has helped her in unexpected ways as she cared for her mother after she suffered traumatic burns in a household accident.
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.
