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Guests tour the new lab spaces for 91ֿ’s Brain Health Research Institute that are located on the lower level of the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus.

91ֿ’s Brain Health Research Institute celebrated the grand opening of its new lab spaces on Friday, Nov. 5, with an afternoon of activities that included a keynote presentation, space dedication, tours and student research demonstrations. The new space, featuring interdisciplinary research facilities, is located on the lower level of the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus.

KSU Student at Commencement

91ֿ, which has gained national recognition for its creative and successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy on Nov. 1. Giving Tuesday, now in its eighth year at 91ֿ, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.

Pictured are (left to right) Ambassador Edward F. Crawford; Deborah Spake, dean of 91ֿ’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship; Mary Crawford, Ambassador Crawford’s wife; and 91ֿ President Todd Diacon.

The largest single gift in 91ֿ history, by Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, will complete the capital campaign to enable the construction of a new College of Business Administration building on the university’s Kent Campus. 

A new 91ֿ graduate smiles during his commencement ceremony.

91ֿ publicly launched a $350 million comprehensive fundraising campaign Saturday, Oct. 2. During a special halftime announcement at the Homecoming football game, campaign co-chairs Sandra C. and Lawrence R. Armstrong joined 91ֿ President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends. 

A $1.5 million gift from The Timken Foundation of Canton has allowed 91ֿ to advance the groundbreaking timeline for the expansion of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.

A $1.5 million gift from The Timken Foundation of Canton has allowed 91ֿ to advance the groundbreaking timeline for the expansion of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.

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

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

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

“If you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.” - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93

Kathleen Rydar

For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. “These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."