Division of Institutional Advancement
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will receive a $1.5 million gift from FedEx over three years. The gift will support the university’s flight program, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017 and has outgrown current facilities at the Kent…
Kent Campus
MEDIA ADVISORY: ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s 2016 Homecoming Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1
WHAT: ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game against the Akron Zips that kicks off at 3:30 p.m. This year’s Homecoming will feature ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ alumnus J…
Kent Campus
A Homecoming Celebration
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ alumnus Josh Cribbs, ’10, as the Parade Grand Marshal. Heroic efforts by N…
Kent Campus
Alumnus Stephen Sokany Named ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's New Vice President for Institutional Advancement
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ President Beverly Warren today announced the appointment of Stephen Sokany, an alumnus and longtime employee, to the position of vice president for institutional advancement, effective Aug. 8, 2016. Sokany has served the university since 1993 in a number of development and inst…
Kent Campus
Alumnus Josh Cribbs Named 2016 ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1 Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal at the university’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 1. “I feel honore…
Kent Campus
Alumnus Josh Cribbs Named 2016 ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1 Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal at the university’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 1. “I feel honored to…
Kent Campus
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, was free and open to the public. The building houses nearly 100 employees from its Division of Institutional Ad…
Kent Campus
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ will celebrate the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 4-5:30 p.m., with a dedication ceremony beginning at 4 p.m.&n…
Kent Campus
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Receives Contribution From AT&T to Improve Mobile Technologies for Special Education
AT&T has made a $200,000 contribution to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Research Center for Educational Technology to implement new technology in special education environments with a focus on mobile apps, including those intended to help students learn science, technology, engineering, arts and math (…
Kent Campus
A Very Special Thank You to the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Community for Its Generosity on Giving Tuesday
The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ community gave generously on Giving Tuesday this Dec. 1, far exceeding expectations. As promised, President Beverly Warren personally matched $25,000 in a gift to the Distinctive ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Fund, a fund that will support the university’s five priorities for a distinctive Ke…
Kent Campus