The Kent State University Annual Fund raises awareness of the university's vast achievements and encourages a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community. Through The Annual Fund, individual alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the university are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to the university's mission through annual financial support. Creating an environment conducive to philanthropy is essential for Kent State to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond. This fall, the university community will celebrate its centennial anniversary and all of the people who made it possible. The plan to build the foundation for Kent State's next 100 years is already in motion! The Centennial Campaign is an ambitious initiative to raise $250 million for our endowment, capital projects and current operating funds, with an emphasis on the dire need for more student scholarships. Our vision for the future includes: technology and facilities that provide the latest education tools; real-world and international programs, such as research, internships and study-abroad; and increased opportunities for first-time and underrepresented scholars through merit- and need-based scholarships. Thousands of individuals have contributed to The Annual Fund over the past one hundred years to preserve the Kent State experience for those following in their footsteps. Please join us in remembering our past and shaping the future by making your annual gift today! Every gift, regardless of the amount, makes a difference and provides immediate assistance for Kent State students and programs. Are you looking for a way to maximize the effect that your gift can have? We have a solution: find out if your employer sponsors a matching gift program. Several corporations match the charitable contributions of their employees. Our easy-to-use Matching Gifts Web page will help you to determine whether you or your spouse are employed by a company that will match your gift to Kent State University!