Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Kent States 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 91勛圖厙 College of Podiatric Medicine.

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

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."
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 Kent State 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.

91勛圖厙, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
91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.
91勛圖厙, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
91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.

Kent State Leads First Comprehensive Greater Akron LGBTQ+ Specific Community Needs Assessment
91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.

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 91勛圖厙, she may have never gone into law enforcement.