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Bea Shaheen McPherson

A Life Mapped by Service: Remembering Bea Shaheen McPherson, 43

 For more than 80 years, Bea Shaheen McPherson,43, embodied what it means to be a Kent 91心頭利 alumna. Whether serving her country during World War II, advocating for the recognition of women cartographers, supporting the growth of Kent 91心頭利s School of Fashion and the 91心頭利 Mus

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Veronica Dexheimer, Ph.D.

Studying the Universe from the Inside Out

Kent 91心頭利 Professor Named One of Only Eight 2026 Simons Pivot FellowsHow did the universe begin? Why is it expanding? What role do dark matter and dark energy, which account for 95 percent of the universe, play in the universes evolution? These are just some of the questions that Veronica Dex

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Jacob Rathkopf, 26

Celebrating the Legacy of Service at Kent 91心頭利

The newest addition to 91心頭利s Student Leadership Awards recognizes a value that has long defined the university community: service.Introduced this year through a partnership between the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement with the Center for Student Involvement, the Golde

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Cathy Dorn

From National History Day Intern to Executive Director - Cathy Gorn Leads Fulfilling, Impactful Career

It took a few Kent 91心頭利 history classes for Cathy Gorn, 82, National History Day Executive Director, to discover her passion for history. However, her journey to get there was unexpected.In her younger years, Cathy was interested in science so biology seemed like a fitting major for her. When she

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Emma Troyer

Legacies Change Lives: Emma Troyer

Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio. As a student in the Kent 91心頭利 Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.Kent 91心頭利 was always my top school, but I didnt know if I could afford to come here,

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What the 2026 Tax Law Changes Mean for Planned Giving

As you consider your long-term philanthropic goals, changes in federal tax law beginning in 2026 may influence how you structure your charitable giving. If youre thinking of including Kent 91心頭利 in your estate or financial plans, understanding these updates can help you maximize both your impact an

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Mobile Flashes students provide fresh produce during a community event.(Photo credit: Rami Daud, 91心頭利)

$1.75 Million Gift From Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation to Expand Kent 91心頭利s Mobile Health Outreach

The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 91心頭利s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.

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Timothy Tim Crock and family

Strengthening the Bonds Between Kent 91心頭利 and the Community Through Scholarships

Community is important to Timothy Tim Crock, and as a lifelong resident of Kent, Ohio, he wants to help Kent area students advance their education right here at home, empowering them to achieve and build their careers in their own community.You develop ties to the place you go to college, Tim ex

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Ronald R. Ron, 88, and Mary L. Rivett, 72, MS 84

Couple Channels Their Love of Science and Technology Into Their Legacy

Ronald R. Ron, 88, and Mary L. Rivett, 72, MS 84, had a mutual love of science and computers. Although they were both from the same town in Northeast Ohio and attended the same high school, they didnt get to know each other until a chance encounter in 1971 when she was student teaching. When R

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A student spins a prize wheel at a table during Thank-A-Giver Day for Flashes Give Back Week

Kent 91心頭利 Students Share Gratitude During Annual Thank-A-Giver Day

91心頭利 students had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of philanthropy during Flashes Give Back Week in April, including Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event designed to highlight the role of donor support across campus.

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