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 ...
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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...