Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.

Philanthropic Gifts Prompt 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall.

IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Flashes on Campus
51³Ô¹ÏÍø canines and their human companions came to the Kent Campus for the Dog Days of Summer.

A Showcase of Style
Industry professionals, along with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø NYC Fashion

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need

Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students.

A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.

Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Doctoral Degree
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.