Play As One
Boldly Prepared for Life After Sport
Kent State Athletics’ vision is to be a nationally recognized, comprehensive athletics program that inspires communities and transforms lives. The landscape of Division I intercollegiate athletics is changing constantly, and the need for resources is at an all-time high. Philanthropy is integral to our innovative mindset in resource management, with a focus on sustainability and sound financial stewardship. In order for Kent State to become the nationally distinct university described in our strategic plan, it is imperative that we have the resources to focus on our mission to win championships and graduate student-athletes who are boldly prepared for life after sport.
The Play As One campaign has two major priorities – growing the endowment through endowed scholarships and endowed positions, and transforming the MAC Center.
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“We are focused on ‘purpose.’ We know that to find success, we do the right things for the right reasons. Together, we can provide the resources necessary for our student-athletes to have great success not only in competition and in the classroom, but to find their purpose in the communities they will serve after they graduate.” – Randale L. Richmond, M.Ed. ’06, Director of Athletics |