Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Kent State Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education
91勛圖厙 has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Kent States education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.
Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations
91勛圖厙 has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George Bill Grieves Jr., 58, who passed away in 2019. For their 60th wedding anniversary, Bill and Lynda chose to create a scholarship through a charitable gift annuity instead of having a party.
Rollie, 64, and Frances Layfield Help Students Build Skills for Success
Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, 64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at 91勛圖厙 for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.
Legacies Change Lives: Dylan Cahill
The moment Dylan Cahill stepped foot on the Kent Campus, he knew that 91勛圖厙 was the place for him. Born and raised in Texas, Dylan visited Northeast Ohio for family gatherings and always felt a connection.After his mother passed away in 2020, he wasnt sure how he could afford a coll
Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools
Kent State anthropology professor Metin Eren, Ph.D., has a hands-on approach when teaching students about prehistoric stone tools that involves immersing themselves in a specially equipped lab in Lowry Hall that features everything from flint arrowheads to a ballistics station.
Dean Kahlers 'One Bad Day' Fuels a Lifetime of Purpose
Dean Kahler, 77, one of the nine wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings, wasnt supposed to be at Kent State that day.
Increasing Belonging for Graduate Students
A new program will foster a stronger sense of belonging to address research that demonstrates that graduate students are less likely to feel a sense of identity attached to their graduate school than those connections to undergraduate school experiences.
Alumni Support Global Education Experiences
Kent State has received two $1 million donations in support of Global Education experiences for students. These gifts will make education-abroad experiences available to more students through the Global Education Endowment fund that was created in 2022.
Help us Celebrate Kent States 114th Birthday
Kent State is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for Kent State scholarships and programs. This year, the 91勛圖厙 Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to Kent States Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births
91勛圖厙s Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.