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Gina and George Jenkins

George and Gina Jenkins Establish Student-Athlete Scholarship With $1 Million Planned Gift

George L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. 

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Flash, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s mascot, celebrates ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s 112th birthday and the university’s first-ever Day of Giving with a thank you to donors.

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Raises $65,000 in Scholarship Support to Celebrate 112th Birthday and First Day of Giving

The first-ever Day of Giving raised needed funds from more than 350 alumni, friends and partners in just 24 hours. The blue and gold community came together in support of a variety of scholarships as part of the university’s Forever Brighter comprehensive campaign.

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Randi Woods, ’03

When it comes to self-care, Randi Woods, '03, is a natural leader. 

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Alumni and Giving

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Honors College May 4 Scholarship Recipient

Annika Dudik, a third year Honors College student from Geneva, Ohio, continues to excel and grow throughout her time and experiences at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ. And if it were not for the May 4 Scholarship Award she received as an incoming freshman in the Honors College, her story may have turned out quite diffe…

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Honors Education

Head shot of freshman Honors College student William Dakin with city backdrop.

Honors Student Helps Change Conversations About Millennials and Generation Z Across Nation

Getting involved on-campus is a big step to help build relationships and make a change. One student put his front foot forward and is helping an organization  gain recognition, as well as making an impact. Honors College student William Dakin (He/Him) is a current first-year student. …

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Honors Education

A new ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ graduate receives a kiss from a loved one.

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies

The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ alumni family will grow by more than 5,000 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies on May 12-14 and May 20 and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on May 15.

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ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Today

Lacy Talley, ’18

Cleveland illustrator, muralist and freelance graphic designer Lacy Talley, ’18, brings ideas of identity, justice and change to life. 
 

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Gina and George Jenkins

George L. Jenkins, ’63, and Gina Jenkins Impact Student Access and Honor a Mentor

George L. Jenkins’ generosity spans three decades and continues to support first-generation students and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Alumni Spotlight - Patrick Baker '21

Patrick is currently completing his last semester in his Master of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering degree. Once he graduates, he will be moving to Nevada to work at Tesla as a Control Systems Engineer, a job he was able to obtain through the network he created at KSU.

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Chuck Miley, ’65

Chuck Miley, ’65, has always been an artist. He remembers his mother providing the paper and crayons he used to create some of his first drawings as a preschooler, and since then Chuck has used art as an outlet for creativity.

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