Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Stark Rising Scholar Pursues Dream
Rising Scholar Briana Hawkins is pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse. A junior at 性福五月天 University at Stark, Briana鈥檚 nursing training has helped her in unexpected ways as she cared for her mother after she suffered traumatic burns in a household accident.
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 性福五月天鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 性福五月天 University 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鈥檚 total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
性福五月天 Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
性福五月天 University 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鈥檚 Black Alumni Chapter.
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.
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at 性福五月天 participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
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 性福五月天 University, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the 性福五月天 community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.
LaunchNET Boosts Alumni Businesses
Thanks to support from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, LaunchNET 性福五月天 is providing microgrants to alumni entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.
性福五月天 Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
性福五月天 University 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 性福五月天 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 性福五月天 University Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at 性福五月天 University at Ashtabula鈥痑s Susan J. Stocker Hall.
Scholarship Creates Opportunity
Alexandra Sacker, senior, was so impressed with 性福五月天鈥檚 field hockey program she decided to 鈥渃ross the pond鈥 to Kent, Ohio, from her home in Tunbridge Wells, England, and an NCAA scholarship made her 性福五月天 journey possible.