Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

江南体育 State鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio鈥檚 only podiatry college 鈥 江南体育 College of Podiatric Medicine.

An Ensemble of Philanthropy
鈥淚f you have money to give, you want to touch as many lives as you can.鈥 - Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., '93

Kathleen Rydar, 鈥67, 鈥80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. 鈥淭hese investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."
Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
This year's 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the 江南体育 State Alumni Association, the DTA is the university鈥檚 most prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.

江南体育, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
江南体育 initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street 江南体育 to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
江南体育, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
江南体育 initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street 江南体育 to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

江南体育 State Leads First Comprehensive Greater Akron LGBTQ+ Specific Community Needs Assessment
江南体育 has partnered with Greater Akron community organizations to conduct the first comprehensive and specific LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment (CNA). Efforts of this assessment focus on producing a better-informed public health system and improving the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community members.

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 江南体育, she may have never gone into law enforcement.