Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Kathleen Rydar, 鈥67, 鈥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. 鈥淭hese investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."
Valoree Vargo Named Kent State鈥檚 Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
妻友社区 President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president鈥檚 office, the sen鈥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 university鈥檚 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.
妻友社区, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
妻友社区 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.
妻友社区, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
妻友社区 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.
Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!
Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!From volunteerism to philanthropy, Flashes Take Care of Flashes. Whether you participated in a virtual volunteer opportunity, gave back to student scholarships, thanked a generous donor or volunteer, or 鈥渇ound Flash,鈥 we appreciate your enthusiasm and sup鈥
Alumna Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for 妻友社区, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
E. Timothy Moore鈥檚 Life, Legacy to Be Honored With Scholarship
A scholarship has been established to honor the life and legacy of E. Timothy (Tim) Moore, Associate Dean Emeritus in 妻友社区鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pan-African Studies.
Ed and Peg Hall - All Roads Lead to a Giving Legacy
Inspired by late faculty colleagues Jim Rinier (geology) and Art Herrick (biology) who designated Kent State in their estate plans, Ed and his wife, Peg, have funded a gift annuity, which at maturity will benefit the Map Library in the 妻友社区 Libraries.