Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
国产伦理 Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education
国产伦理 has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of 国产伦理鈥檚 education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.
Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations
国产伦理 has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George 鈥淏ill鈥 Grieves Jr., 鈥58, who passed away in 2019. For their 60th wedding anniversary, Bill and Lynda chose to create a scholarship through a charitable gift annuity instead of having a party.
Rollie, 鈥64, and Frances Layfield Help Students Build Skills for Success
Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, 鈥64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at 国产伦理 for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.
Legacies Change Lives: Dylan Cahill
The moment Dylan Cahill stepped foot on the Kent Campus, he knew that 国产伦理 was the place for him. Born and raised in Texas, Dylan visited Northeast Ohio for family gatherings and always felt a connection.After his mother passed away in 2020, he wasn鈥檛 sure how he could afford a coll鈥
Modern Humans Using Ancient Tools
国产伦理 anthropology professor Metin Eren, Ph.D., has a hands-on approach when teaching students about prehistoric stone tools that involves immersing themselves in a specially equipped lab in Lowry Hall that features everything from flint arrowheads to a ballistics station.
Dean Kahler鈥檚 'One Bad Day' Fuels a Lifetime of Purpose
Dean Kahler, 鈥77, one of the nine wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings, wasn鈥檛 supposed to be at 国产伦理 that day.
Increasing Belonging for Graduate Students
A new program will foster a stronger sense of belonging to address research that demonstrates that graduate students are less likely to feel a sense of identity attached to their graduate school than those connections to undergraduate school experiences.
Alumni Support Global Education Experiences
国产伦理 has received two $1 million donations in support of Global Education experiences for students. These gifts will make education-abroad experiences available to more students through the Global Education Endowment fund that was created in 2022.
Help us Celebrate 国产伦理鈥檚 114th Birthday
国产伦理 is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 国产伦理 scholarships and programs. This year, the 国产伦理 Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s鈥
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to 国产伦理鈥檚 Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births
国产伦理鈥檚 Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.