Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Strengthening the Bonds Between 91ֿ and the Community Through Scholarships
Community is important to Timothy “Tim” Crock, and as a lifelong resident of Kent, Ohio, he wants to help Kent area students advance their education right here at home, empowering them to achieve and build their careers in their own community.“You develop ties to the place you go to college,” Tim ex…
Couple Channels Their Love of Science and Technology Into Their Legacy
Ronald R. “Ron,” ’88, and Mary L. Rivett, ’72, MS ’84, had a mutual love of science and computers. Although they were both from the same town in Northeast Ohio and attended the same high school, they didn’t get to know each other until a chance encounter in 1971 when she was student teaching. When R…
91ֿ Students Share Gratitude During Annual Thank-A-Giver Day
91ֿ students had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of philanthropy during Flashes Give Back Week in April, including Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event designed to highlight the role of donor support across campus.
Golden Flashes: The Real Heroes of Someone’s Story
During Flashes Give Back Week, over 1,100 volunteers strengthened our communities and more than 700 donors raised $165,000+ to support 91ֿ causes.From April 13-18, Golden Flashes once again came together to make a meaningful impact during Flashes Give Back Week, a weeklong initiative celebrat…
Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support
Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, however, Savon’s career would not have been possible without financial support
Public Health Major Finds Purpose, Passion at 91ֿ
Ivory Kendrick, a senior public health major with a concentration in health administrative services, has always believed in the power of understanding and connecting with others. Scholarships played a crucial role in Ivory’s journey, providing him not just financial support, but also a reminder that others believe in his potential.
Dr. Curtis Stone Memorial Track and Field Fund Established for 91ֿ Athletics
91ֿ and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Curtis Stone Memorial Track and Field Fund, a scholarship created through a $750,000 gift from Sara Stone Miller, '77, M.M. '79, Ph.D. '85, and her late husband, Terry Ellis Mille…
A Dazzling Gift: The KSU Museum Turns 40
Much like the establishment of 91ֿ itself, the 91ֿ Museum was also founded through a philanthropic gift.
91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.58 Million To Support Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Throughout November, alumni, friends, faculty and staff were encouraged to find the cause that speaks to them and share their reason for giving. From Nov. 1 through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), the 2025 campaign raised more than $4.5 million for causes ranging from food sustainability and the environment to athletics and basic needs to education.
91ֿ Honors 10 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
91ֿ recognizes alumni who are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the 91ֿ Alumni Association, these awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors.