Endowed Positions
Kent State University's rising stature among the nation鈥檚 best public research universities depends on the success and achievements of our faculty. Perpetual support allows faculty to advance their work, assist in research, purchase equipment, and push the boundaries of the unknown for generations to come.
An endowed position (often a professorship or chair) is permanently supplemented by the revenue generated from an endowed fund, created thanks to the generosity of donors. Endowed chairs and professorships also often provide the holder with additional funds for research, equipment, or other support. Endowed positions are crucial for recruiting and retaining the highest-quality faculty, and donor support for endowed positions makes a lasting impact on the university and our students.
Our goal is to double the number of endowed chairs and professorships across our campuses.
Current Endowed Faculty and Positions
Goodyear Endowed Professorship in Knowledge Management
College of Communication and Information
The Elliot Professorship in Health Care Design
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Bridgestone Endowed Chair in International Business
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Ohio Eminent Scholar In Theoretical Liquid Crystal Physics
Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, Division of Research and Economic Development
J. Arthur and Margaret Hatton Herrick Endowed Chair in Plant Conservation Biology
College of Arts and Sciences
Positions To Be Filled
- The George R. Newkome Endowed Professorship in Materials Science
- Dr. Kenneth Cummins Professorship of Mathematics
- The Chizu & Kota Yokoyama Endowed Assistant Professorship
- The Terry E. and Sarah S. Miller Endowed Professorship in Ethnomusicology
- Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Endowed Chair for Leadership in Education
Future Positions Established through Legacy Commitments
- Armstrong Family Endowed Chair in Design
- Cathy D. Hemming Endowed English Chair
- Dr. David A. and Audrey Cielinski Kessler Endowed Professorship in Forensics
- Dr. David A. and Audrey Cielinski Kessler Endowed Professorship in Peace & Conflict Studies
- The Earl K. Miller Director of the Brain Health Research Institute
- The Earl K. Miller Professor of Neuroscience
- The Dr. James L. Raper Endowed Professorship