In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8 - 15), the College of Education, Health and Human Services recognizes two graduates who went into education. Bernie Hovan, ’63 M.Ed ’65, died in 2020, but was remembered for his compassion in coaching and mentoring student-athletes. Maria Scheidner, '96, BS, literally followed in her parents' footsteps by pursing a career in education. EHHS thanks educators for going above and beyond for our students. Our college continues to support and advocate for you inside and outside of the classroom. ...

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2023 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies on May 11-13 and May 19. All of the commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed at www.kent.edu/commencement. In total, 5,491 degrees will be conferred this spring, consisting of 1,432 associate degrees, 3,011 bachelor’s degrees, 851 master’s degrees, 178 doctoral degrees and 19 educational specialist degrees. More than 3,300 of the grad...