Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
Ģý architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on Ģý’s Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite Ģý memories and life stories.
Will Matthews, ’19
Will Matthews, ’19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohio’s food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.
Adventures in Italy: A Ģý Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew “Andy” Wyatt, ’16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, ’16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the Ģý Florence education-abroad program.“I’d seen…
Global Experience Transforms Student’s Future
When Ģý alumnus Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr., ’23, returned from his 2023 Spring Semester abroad as an exchange student in Cairo, he brought with him a transformed vision for his future as a filmmaker.
Ģý Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship
Tiffany Roper, ’07, M.Ed. ’12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.
Danny Pellegrino, ’07
For Danny Pellegrino, ’07, being an author and comedian has allowed him to meld his love of storytelling with making others laugh. Whether he’s on stage, on screen, behind the mic or at his computer, Danny is following his “true North,” as he says, by celebrating the things he loves and sharing them with others.
Former Ģý Educator and Student-athlete Honored with First-gen Award Named in Her Honor
Each November, the Ģý College hosts I AM FIRST Week to celebrate not only the students who will soon be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree, but also alumni, faculty, staff and advocates for their accomplishments and support of the first-generation student jour…
Regional Students Receive Intel® Scholarships
Two students in the College of Applied and Technical Studies at Ģý at Tuscarawas received Intel® Semiconductor Scholarship for Women awards. The scholarships support education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books,etc.) as well as other expenses including transportation and childcare.
I PROMISE Students Study Brain Health
Ģý’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.