Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
ºÚÁÏÍø’s 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.
The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from ºÚÁÏÍø’s College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.
When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to ºÚÁÏÍø’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December.
ºÚÁÏÍø supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at ºÚÁÏÍø that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
ºÚÁÏÍø recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event.
Couples who met at ºÚÁÏÍø participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At ºÚÁÏÍø, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ºÚÁÏÍø community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.