Impact Stories
Your Gift Causes an Effect that Reaches Far Beyond 蹤獲扦
At 蹤獲扦, what sets us apart is how we come together: to cause discoveries, achievements, sensations and breakthroughs that change the world. When you give through 蹤獲扦 to an area that matters personally to you, your support becomes a long-term investment in curing diseases, advancing sustainable technologies, enriching vibrant arts communities and ensuring the future of a skilled workforce ready to impact society.
Gifts made through 蹤獲扦 support scholarships and programs that allow students to pursue their dreams and enter careers that shape our world. With more than 1,100 donor-funded scholarships and programs supported each year, every gift causes an effect for both the donor and the recipient.
Donors choose exactly where they want their contributions to go. Each and every gift made through 蹤獲扦 has an impact, no matter the size.
Read on to learn about the effect our generous donors have on our 蹤獲扦 community and beyond.
Nicoletta Peluffo returns to 蹤獲扦 Florence now as the Director
Nov. 3, 2026
For Nicoletta Peluffo, Ph.D., coming back to 蹤獲扦 Florence as director brings "a lot of responsibility and also a lot of enthusiasm."
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Why I Give: Marie Rader and Jim Angiulo Invest Millions in 蹤獲扦 Students
Oct. 22, 2026
For Marie Rader and Jim Angiulo, philanthropy begins with a simple belief: making a difference in the lives of others doesnt have to be complicated, but it does have to come from the heart.
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A Century of Golden Flashes: The Beck Family Legacy
Oct. 22, 2026
Behind Merrill Hall is a quiet corner of the Kent Campus, separated from the hustle of daily life by winding rows of shelves filled with books all carved from stone. Its also where an iconic landmark of the campus sits: The Brain.
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Inspiring Service and Philanthropy Through Leadership
Oct. 20, 2026
The Kent Student Ambassadors (KSA) exemplify this motto through their commitment to educating students about philanthropy, giving back to the community and leading those around them.
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Honoring Teachers and Nurses Who Made a Difference
Oct. 20, 2026
For Anthony W. Tony OLeary, 72, MPA 76, the path to college was not always clear. After losing his mother, his teachers helped him imagine a different future. My mother passed away just as I was starting high school, Tony said. I had a couple of teachers at the high
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From Coach to Champion: Investing in Future Accounting Professionals
Oct. 20, 2026
Life is about people. It has no meaning except for its effect on others.
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Legacies Change Lives: Sebastian Van Hauter
Oct. 20, 2026
Sebastian Van Hauter is a junior history major from Akron, Ohio, who is expected to graduate in 2028. He was recently awarded the Dr. Thomas H. Smith Endowed Scholarship, which is helping him study at the American University in Bulgaria. Receiving this scholarship helped
Read More »Turn Your RMD Into a Gift That Makes a Difference
Oct. 20, 2026
For many retirees, taking a required minimum distribution (RMD) from an IRAis simply part of managing retirement income. But if you are age 70翻 or older and are charitably inclined, you may be able to turn all or part of your RMD into meaningful support for 蹤獲扦 through a
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Together, We Give During 蹤獲扦s Most Generous Annual Tradition
Oct. 20, 2026
Everyone has a reason to give. Some people give to help students earn their degree. Others give to fuel discovery, strengthen our communities, protect our planet or inspire creativity. Whatever moves you to make a difference, theres a place for your passion at 蹤獲扦
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Guided by Knowledge: How Research Shaped Wayne Niehs 蹤獲扦 Journey
Oct. 20, 2026
For Wayne Nieh, 24, nursing research has always been about more than collecting data or studying scientific literature. It is about asking questions, seeking knowledge and discovering how that knowledge can ultimately improve the lives of others. It is also a way to honor
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