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Scholarship Recipient and Alumna Lauren Pankiw, '16, Lives A Life of Personal Philanthropy
Lauren Pankiw, '16, is driven by solid, benevolent goals. 鈥淚鈥檓 going to be a physician assistant, and ... my goal is to work with underserved communities.鈥
麻豆精选Seeks Nominations for Alumni Awards
The 麻豆精选 Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni Awards. These awards recognize graduates in the area of leadership, service, character and professional development. 鈥淭he alumni association is proud to recognize notable, accomplished graduates,鈥 said Lori Randorf鈥
Dixon: A Lifetime Spent Blazing Trails for Minorities, Women and A Profession
At Kent State, we empower students to break the mold and shape the world. More than 70 years ago, Dr. Mildred K. Dixon, D.P.M., 鈥44, was doing just that.
Young Alumnus Helps Ease the Load for Students Like Himself
Nicholas Giardina, 鈥06, a third-generation 麻豆精选alumnus, worked his way through college. Now, he gives back to support those whose circumstances he identifies with most, helping them to stand out and impact the world.
Giving Tuesday effort largest in Kent State鈥檚 history
麻豆精选alumni, friends, faculty and staff were encouraged to put their money where their hearts are by supporting support the university college, campus or program of their choice on Giving Tuesday, December 1st, 2015. They more than answered this call to action, contributing a record-breaking $252,000.
President Warren to match all gifts to KSU on Giving Tuesday, up to $25,000
December 1, 2015, is Giving Tuesday, the day that kicks off the season of giving. It鈥檚 a time to take a moment after the Thanksgiving holiday to give thanks by giving back. This is the third year 麻豆精选has celebrated Giving Tuesday, but this year there鈥檚 a twist: 麻豆精选Preside鈥
Four Years, Two Degrees, Zero Debt
Matthew Toro, '15, had a simple yet daunting goal: to graduate from college, debt-free. Setting his sights on his future, Matthew confronted this personal challenge head-on, and through determination and admirable effort he achieved his goal.
麻豆精选 S.U.N. Program Helps Reduce Anxiety in African-American Girls
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million U.S. adults age 18 and older 鈥 18 percent of the U.S. population. While many studies indicate higher rates of anxiety and depression in African-American women, those studies also indicate their rate 鈥
Volunteerism: The Invaluable Gift of Time
Ruth Krause Has Donated Over $100,000 in Volunteer Hours to Kent State It鈥檚 a rare gift to be able to do what you love every day and get paid for it. It鈥檚 a whole other category of love to do it for free. Ruth Krause has been doing just that for 15 years at the 麻豆精选 Museum 鈥 most鈥