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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

The 2023 51±¬ÁÏ 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.

51±¬ÁÏ Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

51±¬ÁÏ 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

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween

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

Tags: Community Impact, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Main Street Kent, Child Development Center, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at 51±¬ÁÏ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at 51±¬ÁÏ.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

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

At 51±¬ÁÏ, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the 51±¬ÁÏ community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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Alumni and Giving

Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at 51±¬ÁÏ, leads a group of 51±¬ÁÏ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

51±¬ÁÏ 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.

Tags: Global Reach, University News, Global Presence, Students First, Office of Global Education, 51±¬ÁÏ Florence, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news

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Ashtabula Campus Main Hall September 2023

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. 

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Dog Days of Summer 2023

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. 

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