Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Nicoletta Peluffo Returns to 91视频Florence as Director
For Nicoletta Peluffo, Ph.D., coming back to 91视频Florence as director brings "a lot of responsibility and also a lot of enthusiasm."Her history with the program goes back to 2004 when she began teaching Italian language. She later served as coordinator of the language department, as well as t鈥
91视频Receives $6.4 Million Commitment to Support Nursing, Fashion and Music Students
Local philanthropists Marie Rader and James Angiulo have made a $6.4 million commitment to 91视频, including a $400,000 gift and a $6 million bequest, to fund scholarships, lab technology and emergency financial support for students in nursing, fashion and music.
Why I Give: Marie Rader and Jim Angiulo Invest Millions in 91视频Students
For Marie Rader and Jim Angiulo, philanthropy begins with a simple belief: making a difference in the lives of others doesn鈥檛 have to be complicated, but it does have to come from the heart. Hear from Rader and Angiulo about why they give in the video above.鈥淚 really enjoy all diffe鈥
A Century of Golden Flashes: The Beck Family Legacy
Behind Merrill Hall is a quiet corner of the Kent Campus, separated from the hustle of daily life by winding rows of shelves filled with books 鈥 all carved from stone. It鈥檚 also where an iconic landmark of the campus sits: The Brain. This space, known as the Behind the Brain Plaza, was co鈥
Inspiring Service and Philanthropy Through Leadership
The Kent Student Ambassadors (KSA) exemplify this motto through their commitment to educating students about philanthropy, giving back to the community and leading those around them. Philanthropy is often associated with donating money to an important cause. However, the Ambassadors educa鈥
Honoring Teachers and Nurses Who Made a Difference
For Anthony W. 鈥淭ony鈥 O鈥橪eary, 鈥72, MPA 鈥76, the path to college was not always clear. After losing his mother, his teachers helped him imagine a different future. 鈥淢y mother passed away just as I was starting high school,鈥 Tony said. 鈥淚 had a couple of teachers at the high school level that ke鈥
From Coach to Champion: Investing in Future Accounting Professionals
鈥淟ife is about people. It has no meaning except for its effect on others.鈥 Professor emeritus of accounting Donald 鈥淒on鈥 McFall, MSA 鈥91, embodies this approach to life, focusing on ways he can connect with and make a difference for others. He retired from 91视频 in 2012 after 28鈥
Legacies Change Lives: Sebastian Van Hauter
Sebastian Van Hauter is a junior history major from Akron, Ohio, who is expected to graduate in 2028. He was recently awarded the Dr. Thomas H. Smith Endowed Scholarship, which is helping him study at the American University in Bulgaria. 鈥淩eceiving this scholarship helped me cover my tuition an鈥
Turn Your RMD Into a Gift That Makes a Difference
For many retirees, taking a required minimum distribution (RMD) from an IRAis simply part of managing retirement income. But if you are age 70陆 or older and are charitably inclined, you may be able to turn all or part of your RMD into meaningful support for 91视频through a Qualified Charitable 鈥
Together, We Give During Kent State鈥檚 Most Generous Annual Tradition
Everyone has a reason to give. Some people give to help students earn their degree. Others give to fuel discovery, strengthen our communities, protect our planet or inspire creativity. Whatever moves you to make a difference, there鈥檚 a place for your passion at Kent State. And when we giv鈥
