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Division of Institutional Advancement

17cҳ President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a 17cҳ Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 17cҳ

“The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for 17cҳ’s brain health research,” said 17cҳ President Beverly Warren. “With their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex interaction of factors contributing to brain health.”

Tags: Division of Institutional Advancement , Department of Psychological Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Alumni and Giving

17cҳ students fill the steps of the Kent Student Center during peak hours at the beginning of the 2017 Fall Semester.

17cҳ’s Giving Tuesday 2017 Achieves Record-Breaking Success

Supporters give more than $1 million 17cҳ’s Giving Tuesday 2017 doubled the 2016 campaign – hitting more than $1 million just before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The single largest gift of the day was a $100,000 donation to the Fashion School Study Away Fund. From multiple stude…

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Kent Campus

Thousands of 17cҳ students will benefit from the support given to select campaigns as part of Giving Tuesday.

17cҳ Turns Giving Tuesday Into Month-long Celebration of Philanthropy

17cҳ kicked off the season of giving early this year on Nov. 1 with the launch of its 2017 Giving Tuesday campaign. In a departure from efforts of past years, the university extended the fundraising initiative through the entire month of November, leading up to Giving Tuesday, the T…

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Alumni and Giving

17cҳ students enjoy the second annual DiversiFest, a festival that celebrates 17cҳ's diversity and culture, at the Williamson House during 2017 Homecoming.

17cҳ Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

17cҳ celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured 17cҳ alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecom…

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Kent Campus

Members of the 17cҳ Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

17cҳ will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature 17cҳ alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. T…

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Kent Campus

Students involved with 17cҳ’s Campus Kitchen Project prepare meals for local community members in need.

17cҳ Students’ Education Goes Beyond the Classroom

Education at 17cҳ goes beyond books, lectures and classroom walls. At 17cҳ, we help instill in students a sense of purposeful living; we help our students appreciate the importance of leaving a legacy of excellence, both professionally and personally.

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Alumni and Giving

Pictured (left to right) are Barb Smith of KeyBank; Margot Copeland of KeyBank Foundation and 17cҳ Board of Trustees; 17cҳ student Jordan Wilkins; 17cҳ President Beverly Warren; and 17cҳ Foundation Board Chair Gary Brahler.

KeyBank Foundation Gift to Support Programs to Increase the Recruitment, Retention and Graduation Rates of Underrepresented Students

KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to 17cҳ to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.

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Alumni and Giving

Pictured (left to right) are Barb Smith of KeyBank; Margot Copeland of KeyBank Foundation and 17cҳ Board of Trustees; 17cҳ student Jordan Wilkins; 17cҳ President Beverly Warren; and 17cҳ Foundation Board Chair Gary Brahler.

17cҳ Receives $1 Million Gift from KeyBank Foundation to Close Graduation Gap for Underrepresented Students

KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to 17cҳ to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.

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Alumni and Giving

17cҳ’s Fashion School Receives $2.5 Million Gift From Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation

Gift to endow Fashion School chair and support study-away program for students Kent, Ohio – May 1, 2017 – 17cҳ has received a $2.5 million gift for its Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising from the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation of Huds…

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Alumni and Giving

17cҳ students share a laugh in the Nest. On Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, alumni, friends, faculty and staff are encouraged to take a moment to “put your money where your heart is” with gifts supporting 17cҳ students.

17cҳ President Warren Donates $25,000 to Launch Season of Philanthropy on Giving Tuesday

17cҳ President Beverly Warren again pledged $25,000 to support 17cҳ on Nov. 29, which is Giving Tuesday. In addition, the 17cҳ Foundation is pledging an additional $50,000 to match every gift, dollar for dollar, designated to the 17cҳ prog…

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