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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon, right, and Joe Diorio, Portage County Health Commissioner, unveil the Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit on April 4, 2024.

The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Giving Tuesday graphic that indicates $2,867,333+ were raised to impact Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

The 2023 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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’s Black Alumni Chapter.

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Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event. 

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

Couples who met at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, leads a group of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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.