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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

The 2023 ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ 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.

¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ 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.

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 ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ.

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

At ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ 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 ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ, leads a group of ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ 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.

Ashtabula Campus Main Hall September 2023

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 ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall. 

Dog Days of Summer 2023

¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ canines and their human companions came to the Kent Campus for the Dog Days of Summer. 

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NYC Fashion Portfolio Showcase 2023

Industry professionals, along with ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ NYC Fashion 

Graphic image for 2023 Day of Giving

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.