Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Ģý’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, Ģý donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million.
Ģý’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
Ģý’s season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the Ģý community has already begun to shine.
Ģý’s Brain Health Research Institute Celebrates ‘Collaboratories’ Grand Opening
Ģý’s Brain Health Research Institute celebrated the grand opening of its new lab spaces on Friday, Nov. 5, with an afternoon of activities that included a keynote presentation, space dedication, tours and student research demonstrations. The new space, featuring interdisciplinary research facilities, is located on the lower level of the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus.
Ģý’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
Ģý, which has gained national recognition for its creative and successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy on Nov. 1. Giving Tuesday, now in its eighth year at Ģý, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
Ģý 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 Ģý 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.
2021 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
The 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the Ģý Alumni Association, the DTA is a highly prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.
Golden Flashes Reunite for a “Bright” Homecoming 2021
Campus was overflowing with blue and gold pride again this year as the Ģý community came together to celebrate Homecoming. Golden Flashes enjoyed many activities, both outdoors in-person and online, throughout the weekend, which ran from Friday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3.
Ģý Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign
Ģý 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 Ģý President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends.
Ģý to Build Expansion to Its Aeronautics and Engineering Building
A $1.5 million gift from The Timken Foundation of Canton has allowed Ģý to advance the groundbreaking timeline for the expansion of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.
