Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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.

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.

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at 51±¬ÁÏ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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.

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.

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.

Legacies Change Lives: Katie Carpenter ’23

Scolin MacLean, ’90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy

Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers

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.