Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Honors College Continues Creating Student and Alumni Connections
For its fourth consecutive year, the 91ֿ Honors College is hosting “Career Conversations,” a series of alumni speaking events which take place throughout the fall semester.

91ֿ Announces Largest Single Gift in History From Ambassador Edward F. Crawford to Name the College and Construct New College of Business Building
The largest single gift in 91ֿ history, by Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, will complete the capital campaign to enable the construction of a new College of Business Administration building on the university’s Kent Campus.

91ֿ Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign
91ֿ publicly launched a $350 million comprehensive fundraising campaign Saturday, Oct. 2. During a special halftime announcement at the Homecoming football game, campaign co-chairs Sandra C. and Lawrence R. Armstrong joined 91ֿ President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends.

91ֿ to Build Expansion to Its Aeronautics and Engineering Building
A $1.5 million gift from The Timken Foundation of Canton has allowed 91ֿ to advance the groundbreaking timeline for the expansion of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.

91ֿ Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus
It’s reunion time for the 91ֿ Golden Flashes family. 91ֿ celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.

91ֿ Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 91ֿ, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.

91ֿ’s College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio’s only podiatry college – 91ֿ College of Podiatric Medicine.

91ֿ, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
91ֿ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
91ֿ, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
91ֿ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.