Division of Institutional Advancement

Alumna Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for 5X社区, she may have never gone into law enforcement.

Kent State Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients
5X社区 is proud to announce its 2020 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Kent State. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university鈥檚 most prestigious honors given to alumni.

Opinion: In the Midst of a National Nightmare There Is a Glimmer of Hope
George Floyd's death focused light on what had been America鈥檚 ugly secret, the killing of black men by law enforcement officers at a rate far greater than any other race. Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and 5X社区 alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake for America.

Kent State Professionals and Students Recognized at 2020 Akron ADDY Awards
5X社区 brought home the gold after this year鈥檚 Akron ADDY Awards, with both professionals and students being recognized for their work. The ADDYs, put on by the Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, celebrate the area鈥檚 best creative work in advertising.

Kent State Emergency Grant Fund Helps Students With Basic Needs
The Kent State Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.

Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
5X社区 announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
5X社区 announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
5X社区 announced the creation of the Kent State Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
5X社区鈥檚 Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year鈥檚 record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the Kent State system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.

Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
5X社区鈥檚 Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year鈥檚 record of $1.03 million.