Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
![Volunteer students loading boxes of food into the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement mobile unit](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Truckstuffed.png?VersionId=0JN6IKgwgPj5.duT1zTQAEdRM.LicqbV&h=252f27fa&itok=36SqZwaA)
Support the "Stuff the Truck" food drive
Come help Flashes Fighting Hunger, Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s student-powered response to food insecurity, and observe Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 14-19) by filling the truck with unperishable food and toiletry items!
![Fonda and John Elliot receive their honorary degree from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Elliots_Commencement_1500x600.jpg?VersionId=cl6ApX5kn3DNWte_eCi3RghGVEktIm8W&itok=MSrUN-Bz)
John and Fonda Elliot Receive Honorary Degrees for Their Extraordinary Contributions
On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.
![Giving Tuesday graphic that indicates $4,959,366+ were raised to support causes across Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's eight-campus system. Giving Tuesday graphic that indicates $4,959,366+ were raised to support causes across Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's eight-campus system.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Giving%20Tuesday%202024%20graphic%20-%20web.jpg?VersionId=CFiYx0GvFA0Di8jCVfCfn6oMD3SuA7WT&itok=P4HRE-wt)
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.9 Million for Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Members of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University community joined together to cause a ripple effect of change reaching far beyond Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, raising more than $4.9 million to support scholarships and programs across the university for its Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign.
![Associate professor Daniel Palmer, Ph.D.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/25IGT020_GTFacStaff_DRUPAL_1500x400.jpg?VersionId=KRD87R.C4CmnYyvCqh65hEvUVWivMQFi&itok=nNZPXT6y)
Professor Gives Back By Supporting Students In Need
![Pictured are the 2024 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren) Pictured are the 2024 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/2024%20Alumni%20Award%20Recipients%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=CHzV1WS4U_bzR2EnQw4gj8lD_4GS5rhw&itok=_AbyXSfy)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
![Dog Days of Summer 2024 Dog Days of Summer 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/454374524_18105881353410857_891121522561411230_n.jpg?VersionId=lTYINnAQpoaJDM5PrhehyCl6wQw8svUr&itok=s74R8SB0)
The Dogs Have Their Day on Campus
Each August, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ welcomes alumni and their canine companions to campus for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the "Dog Days of Summer."
![New Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. New Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Spring%202024%20Commencement%20-%20new%20graduates%20celebrating-WEB.jpg?VersionId=3R0KqgjfALPFL6x6vhyLw4.IWVPV.Vt0&itok=90TZCI3G)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.
![Flash, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s mascot, waves a flag in front of Dix Stadium before a home football game. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin) Flash, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s mascot, waves a flag in front of Dix Stadium before a home football game. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Flash%20with%20Kent%20State%20flag%20in%20front%20of%20Dix%20Stadium%20-%20photo%20credit%20Scott%20Galvin%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=UFssSkO.hxhPQ7d6f_WZ.fmrvZXUqA7M&h=49d73bfe&itok=d_RDyduk)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and Cleveland Clinic Enter Multiyear Partnership to Support Student-Athlete Health and Wellness
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the official healthcare provider for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Athletics. Cleveland Clinic will serve as the medical services provider to support Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student-athlete health and wellness.
![Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/I%20PROMISE%20Scholar%20Anthony%20Claytor%20graduating%20from%20Kent%20State%20-%204%20-%20web.jpg?VersionId=FE7gwMPyBFpoR5m8yNIP0vUfdP13em1y&itok=B1q78pa3)
Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
In 2020, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.
![Valoree Vargo (far left), Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon (far right) stand with university donors Larry and Sandy Armstrong (center). Valoree Vargo (far left), Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon (far right) stand with university donors Larry and Sandy Armstrong (center).](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Larry%20and%20Sandy%20Armstrong%20with%20Kent%20State%20administrators-web.jpg?VersionId=bJf8OGbeO3MOcmnr3fJzAPqs0A5cNzE1&itok=2RjTAjK9)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.