51勛圖厙

Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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.

Tags: University News , College of Podiatric Medicine , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Success Story ,

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

Tags: Inspiring Stories , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni

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."

Tags: Inspiring Stories , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni

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

Tags: University News , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Administration , Alumni

Kent Campus

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

Tags: Alumni , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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. 

Tags: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni

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.

Tags: University News , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Kent Campus

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.

 

Tags: University News , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

51勛圖厙 Today

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 your enthusiasm and sup

Tags: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni

Alumni and Giving

Andrew Snyder, research program coordinator for 51勛圖厙s College of Public Health, is leading the first comprehensive Greater Akron LGBTQ+ specific Community Needs Assessment.

51勛圖厙 Leads First Comprehensive Greater Akron LGBTQ+ Specific Community Needs Assessment

51勛圖厙 has partnered with Greater Akron community organizations to conduct the first comprehensive and specific LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment (CNA). Efforts of this assessment focus on producing a better-informed public health system and improving the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community members.

Tags: Community & Society , Health , College of Public Health , Partnerships , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Alumni and Giving