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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at Kent State’s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

Tags: Arts & Culture, University News, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Wick Poetry Center, College of Arts & Sciences, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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The 2023 ºÚÁÏÍø Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

Kent State Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

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Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

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. 

Tags: Community Impact, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Main Street Kent, Child Development Center, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at Kent State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

Tags: Community Impact, Alumni, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, University News, Homecoming, Homecoming weekend, Celebrating Homecoming

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at Kent State.

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 ºÚÁÏÍø, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the Kent State community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at ºÚÁÏÍø, leads a group of Kent State students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

Tags: Global Reach, University News, Global Presence, Students First, Office of Global Education, Kent State Florence, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news

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Ashtabula Campus Main Hall September 2023

Philanthropic Gifts Prompt Kent State 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 ºÚÁÏÍø Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at ºÚÁÏÍø at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall. 

Tags: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, University News, Organizational Sustainability, ºÚÁÏÍø at Ashtabula

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Dog Days of Summer 2023

IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Flashes on Campus

Kent State canines and their human companions came to the Kent Campus for the Dog Days of Summer. 

Tags: Alumni, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Police Services

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NYC Fashion Portfolio Showcase 2023

A Showcase of Style

Industry professionals, along with Kent State students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at Kent State NYC Fashion 

Tags: NYC Fashion, School of Fashion, Students First, Global Reach, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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