Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Philanthropic Gifts Prompt 51±¬ÁÏ Ashtabula Main Hall to Be Renamed After Longtime Dean Susan J. Stocker, Ph.D.
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 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at 51±¬ÁÏ at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall.
IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Flashes on Campus
51±¬ÁÏ canines and their human companions came to the Kent Campus for the Dog Days of Summer.
A Showcase of Style
Industry professionals, along with 51±¬ÁÏ students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at 51±¬ÁÏ NYC Fashion
51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need
Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for 51±¬ÁÏ
On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 51±¬ÁÏ’s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 51±¬ÁÏ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students.
A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the 51±¬ÁÏ Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.
Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 51±¬ÁÏ Doctoral Degree
The 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.
51±¬ÁÏ Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign
51±¬ÁÏ will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign’s outset in October 2021.