KENT, Ohio – Kent State athletics had a banner evening April 27 as it hosted the Athletics Scholarship Auction at the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center.
While welcoming back former Golden Flash, Judy Devine, Kent State raised a net $112,387.02 from 403 registered bidders benefiting student-athlete scholarships. The silent auction pulled in $39,924, while the live auction raised $30,550.
"These scholarships are vital to a college education," said Devine. "It's an avenue to get a college education. And to combine that with their wonderful athletic talents that they have worked so hard over the years to develop.