Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. ’83, Ph.D. ’89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former Kent State professors while helping ensure students have access to a Kent State education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyce’s path to Kent State was an intere…
Kent State Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus
It’s reunion time for the 5X Golden Flashes family. Kent State celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.
Kent State Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 5X, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.
Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio’s only podiatry college – 5X College of Podiatric Medicine.
An Ensemble of Philanthropy
“If you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.” - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
Kathleen Rydar, ’67, ’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. “These 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’s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
5X 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’s office, the sen…Support Our Fleet
Support Our Fleet 5X’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has the largest academic fleet in Ohio, with 34 planes providing flight training to 393 students each year. Our passionate students, industry partners, and dedicated faculty and staff trans…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’s 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.
5X, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
5X 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.