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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

The 2023 ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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.

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Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event. 

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, leads a group of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

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Dog Days of Summer 2023

IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Flashes on Campus

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø canines and their human companions came to the Kent Campus for the Dog Days of Summer. 

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Lilian Kuri

Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BARC ’94

From studying architecture to pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector, Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BARC ’94, credits her experience and education at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø for her foundation as a dynamic leader.

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