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Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Wick Poetry Center

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

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The 2023 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

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Main Street Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Family Friendly Halloween event. 

Tags: Community Impact, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Main Street Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, Child Development Center, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, leads a group of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

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Ashtabula Campus Main Hall September 2023

Philanthropic Gifts Prompt Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Ashtabula Main Hall to Be Renamed After Longtime Dean Susan J. Stocker, Ph.D.

In recognition of the generosity and commitment of James E. Mayer Jr. and Glen and Nancy Warner for their gifts toward a $500,000 endowment, the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall. 

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