Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond 51勛圖厙
At 51勛圖厙, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through 51勛圖厙 to an area that matters personally to you, your support becomes a long-term investment in curing diseases, advancing sustainable technologies, enriching vibrant arts communities and ensuring the future of a skilled workforce ready to impact society.
Gifts made through 51勛圖厙 support scholarships and programs that allow students to pursue their dreams and enter careers that shape our world. With more than 1,100 donor-funded scholarships and programs supported each year, every gift causes an effect for both the donor and the recipient.
Donors choose exactly where they want their contributions to go. Each and every gift made through 51勛圖厙 has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our 51勛圖厙 community and beyond.
2021 Herrick Society Luncheon Recap
On Sept. 17, 2021, we were thrilled to host Herrick Society members for our annual appreciation luncheon. Held outside at the Center of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement on the Kent campus, the day was filled with glorious weather, wonderful food, and most importantly, time
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Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. 83, Ph.D. 89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former 51勛圖厙 professors while helping ensure students have access to a 51勛圖厙 education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyces path to Kent
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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
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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
Read More »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 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association, the DTA&紳莉莽梯;勳莽
Read More »Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!
Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!From volunteerism to philanthropy, Flashes Take Care of Flashes. Whether you participated in a virtual volunteer opportunity, gave back to student scholarships, thanked a generous donor or volunteer, or found Flash, we appreciate
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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 51勛圖厙, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
Read More »Ed and Peg Hall - All Roads Lead to a Giving Legacy
Inspired by late faculty colleagues Jim Rinier (geology) and Art Herrick (biology) who designated 51勛圖厙 in their estate plans, Ed and his wife, Peg, have funded a gift annuity, which at maturity will benefit the Map Library in the 51勛圖厙 Libraries.
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