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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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91福利 Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients

Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 91福利, 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.

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91福利 students walk from the College of Podiatric Medicine located in Independence, Ohio.

91福利鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation

The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio鈥檚 only podiatry college 鈥 91福利 College of Podiatric Medicine.

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Alumni and Giving

Dean Denise A. Seachrist and Charlie Wentz at daughter Katie's wedding.

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

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Kathleen Rydar

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."

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Alumni and Giving

91福利's Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, home of the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Valoree Vargo Named 91福利鈥檚 Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

91福利 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

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Support Our Fleet

Support Our Fleet 91福利鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering has the largest academic fleet in Ohio, with 34 planes providing flight training to 393 students each year. Our passionate students, industry partners, and dedicated faculty and staff trans鈥

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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 91福利 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. 

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Alumni and Giving

Downtown Kent Businesses Helped Support University Employees During Pandemic

91福利, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic

91福利 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.

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91福利, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic

91福利 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.

 

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Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!

Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!From volunteerism to philanthropy, Flashes Take Care of Flashes. Whether you participated in a virtual volunteer opportunity, gave back to student scholarships, thanked a generous donor or volunteer, or 鈥渇ound Flash,鈥 we appreciate your enthusiasm and sup鈥

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Alumni and Giving