Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Legacies Change Lives; Cornerstone Fall 2021
At 青年涩导航, we have more than 30 endowed scholarships that were established through matured planned gifts. By leaving this kind of lasting legacy, our generous donors have forever changed the lives of more than 1,200 deserving students to date. Each year, that number of impacted students gr鈥Support Our Students, Ignite Their Dreams and Set the World Alight
Raising funds to align with scholarship needs is our first priority at 青年涩导航 and ensures that we support our students from the day they receive their letter of acceptance to the day they receive their degree.A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a great way to make this kind of philanthropic鈥
Making the World Forever Brighter: Paying it Forward by Supporting Student Success
Joyce A. Baugh, M.A. 鈥83, Ph.D. 鈥89 and husband, Roger Hatch, Ph.D., were grateful to discover a way they could honor former 青年涩导航 professors while helping ensure students have access to a 青年涩导航 education, regardless of their financial situation. Joyce鈥檚 path to 青年涩导航 was an intere鈥
青年涩导航 Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus
It鈥檚 reunion time for the 青年涩导航 Golden Flashes family. 青年涩导航 celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.
青年涩导航 Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 青年涩导航, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.
An Ensemble of Philanthropy
鈥淚f you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.鈥 - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93
Kathleen Rydar, 鈥67, 鈥80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. 鈥淭hese investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."
Valoree Vargo Named 青年涩导航鈥檚 Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
青年涩导航 President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president鈥檚 office, the sen鈥Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
This year's 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the 青年涩导航 Alumni Association, the DTA is the university鈥檚 most prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.
青年涩导航, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
青年涩导航 initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.