Inspiring Stories
George L. Jenkins, ’63, and Gina Jenkins Impact Student Access and Honor a Mentor
April 23, 2022
George L. Jenkins’ generosity spans three decades and continues to support first-generation students and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Sally Kirkland Turns a Personal Tragedy into a Blessing for Others
Feb. 21, 2022
Establishing a scholarship in honor and memory of her daughter and granddaughter has helped Sally Kirkland heal some of her pain while providing support for generations of students to come.
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Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Sept. 27, 2021
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. ’83, Ph.D. ’89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former Kent State professors while helping ensure students have access to a Kent State education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyce’s path to Kent…
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An Ensemble of Philanthropy
Sept. 9, 2021
“If you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.” - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
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Kathleen Rydar, ’67, ’80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
Aug. 31, 2021
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. “These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens…
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Giving Back and Creating a Legacy
May 3, 2021
Dr. James L. Raper, ’79, chose to support Kent State students with a planned gift that includes an endowed fund and endowed professorship that support nursing research and education.
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Mindy and Gary Aleman – A Lifetime of Giving
Oct. 5, 2020
“It really is all about Kent State’s wonderful students,” Mindy said. “Gary and I were able to pursue our dreams. These students deserve the opportunity to pursue their dreams and need help right now to do that.”
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Jay and Joanie Solomon Provide Immediate and Future Support for Students
Oct. 5, 2020
“I know how hard it is when you’re worried about being able to pay for whatever is coming up,” said Jay Solomon, ’61. “Dollars were always short for me. I was fortunate to be able to find jobs to take care of that, but that doesn’t always happen. I identify…
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Alumna’s Gift Inspires Future Teachers
March 26, 2020
The Michele M. Stoffan Endowed Scholarship inspires and supports future teachers interested in providing the highest quality of instruction in high poverty settings.
Read More »Couple's Scholarship Benefits Students Studying in Two Different Programs
Jan. 6, 2020
The Tirpaks have many wonderful memories of Kent State, and they wanted to honor those memories in a special way, by endowing a named scholarship. The problem was, they each graduated from different colleges within Kent State, and they wanted to have their award available to…
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