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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Members of the Class of 2020 lead the way down Main Street, serving as the 2021 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.

51勛圖厙 Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus

Its reunion time for the 51勛圖厙 Golden Flashes family. 51勛圖厙 celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.

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51勛圖厙 Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients

Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 51勛圖厙, 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.

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51勛圖厙 students walk from the College of Podiatric Medicine located in Independence, Ohio.

51勛圖厙s College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation

The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohios only podiatry college 51勛圖厙 College of Podiatric Medicine.

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Alumni and Giving

Dean Denise A. Seachrist and Charlie Wentz at daughter Katie's wedding.

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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Alumni and Giving

Kathleen Rydar

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."

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Alumni and Giving

51勛圖厙's Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, home of the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Valoree Vargo Named 51勛圖厙s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the presidents office, the sen

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Support Our Fleet

Support Our Fleet 51勛圖厙s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has the largest academic fleet in Ohio, with 34 planes providing flight training to 393 students each year. Our passionate students, industry partners, and dedicated faculty and staff trans

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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 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. 

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Alumni and Giving

Downtown Kent Businesses Helped Support University Employees During Pandemic

51勛圖厙, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic

51勛圖厙 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.

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51勛圖厙, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic

51勛圖厙 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.

 

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