Graduation Fair & Cap and Gown Deadlines

  • Graduation Fair will take place at the University Bookstore located at the Kent Campus Student Center. Stop in for a chance to win a raffle, purchase your cap and gown, and enjoy light refreshments. GradImages will be there to take headshots and cap and gown photos. Josten's will be available to assist with purchasing your announcements, class rings, and more!
    • Saturday, September 27
      • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Monday, September 29
      • 9 a.m.
Poet Seeks to Bring ‘Language Back’

Poet Kimberly Blaeser sits in the audience during her Q&A

The gentle voice of indigenous poet Kimberly Blaeser filled the room of the Wick Poetry Corner in Kent State University’s Library on Wednesday, March 6. Jessica Jones, associate lecturer of English at Kent State University at Stark, led a Q&A session touching on Blaeser’s new poetry collection, initiatives and inspiration.  Blaeser is an Anishinaabe activist who uses poetry as an outlet and to raise awareness for Native American tribes. She is also the founder of In-Na-Po, Indigenous Nations Poets. Subjects like climate change and “language back” are a part of her new poetry collectio...

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RSVP FOR COMMENCEMENT: August 22 - October 1

Each graduate who RSVPs their attendance will be allocated 6 guest tickets, cross the stage, and have their name announced.

  • Pending graduates, check your Kent State email inbox for your unique commencement invitation.
  • Email graduate@kent.edu if you missed the deadline to RSVP your ceremony attendance. 
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