Alumni News
Kent State University isn’t just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio — it’s where more than 280,000 alumni earned degrees that propelled them forward on pathways to success.
From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably Kent State — where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
2022 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Celebrated at Oct. 21 Ceremony
Oct. 25, 2022
The Distinguished Teaching Award, sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, is presented to three faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching in the classroom and a commitment to impacting the lives of students. This year marks the 56th class of Distinguished…
Read More »Brandon Lazenko, ’16
Oct. 3, 2022
Brandon Lazenko, ’16, found a way to provide an unusual opportunity for Kent State film students to learn outside of the classroom through his upcoming project, “October Roses.” He and fellow Kent State graduate Shelby…
Read More »Black Alumni Chapter Spotlight - Willard Jenkins, ’73
Sept. 26, 2022
A Lifelong Love of JazzKent State graduate serves as artistic director of DC jazzfestSince his days as an undergraduate student at Kent State University, one might say jazz has been the soundtrack of Willard Jenkins’, ’73, life.
Read More »The Kent State University Alumni Association Inc. Announces the Following New Members for Its National Alumni Board of Directors
Aug. 31, 2022
The following new members have been appointed to serve on the National Alumni Board of Directors for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2022: Dennis Check, '85 Dennis Check, of Wadsworth, Ohio, is owner and president of Hasenstab Architects. He earned a Bachelor of…
Read More »Alexander Evans, BBA ’14, BS ’14, MBA ’15, M.GISc ’19
July 28, 2022
After more than two years of a global pandemic, most everyone knows what an epidemiologist does. Alexander (Alex) Evans, BBA ’14, BS ’14, MBA ’15, M.GISc ’19, an epidemiologist at Franklin County Public Health, spent the first 18 months of the pandemic on call, working seven-day…
Read More »Randi Woods, ’03
May 25, 2022
When it comes to self-care, Randi Woods, '03, is a natural leader.
Read More »Lacy Talley, ’18
April 28, 2022
Cleveland illustrator, muralist and freelance graphic designer Lacy Talley, ’18, brings ideas of identity, justice and change to life.
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George L. Jenkins, ’63, and Gina Jenkins Impact Student Access and Honor a Mentor
April 23, 2022
George L. Jenkins’ generosity spans three decades and continues to support first-generation students and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Read More »Chuck Miley, ’65
March 30, 2022
Chuck Miley, ’65, has always been an artist. He remembers his mother providing the paper and crayons he used to create some of his first drawings as a preschooler, and since then Chuck has used art as an outlet for creativity.
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Kent State Breaks Ground for Future Home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
March 11, 2022
Kent State University officially broke ground on Crawford Hall, the future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, on March 8 in a ceremony attended by more than 400 people, including university officials, donors, alumni, students, elected…
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