Stream the Ceremony LIVE Kent State University at Ashtabula will host its first on-campus graduation ceremony in over three years when it honors the spring graduating class and holds the 76th commencement exercises on Thursday, May 11, 2023 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Main Hall gymnasium. After two virtual graduations at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the previous four ceremonies were held at SPIRE in Geneva. The last on-campus graduation ceremony was in December of 2019.      “Commencement is a major milestone in the lives of our students,” said Interim D...

Kent State University at East Liverpool presented Kathy Swoboda with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award and Dr. Charles Leedy received the Friends of Kent State University at East Liverpool Award. Additionally, Heritage Thermal Services received the Community Partner Award, recognizing its support of academic success and community outreach. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Kent State graduates for their professional accomplishments and community involvement, while the Friends of Kent State University at East Liverpool Award honors individuals who work tirelessly to improve ...