WHAT: Kent State University will celebrate its newest graduates at its One University Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Dix Stadium. The ceremony recognizes graduates from the university’s eight campuses. In total, Kent State will confer 5,345 degrees this spring. More than 3,000 graduating students have registered to attend the One University Commencement at the stadium. The One University Commencement will feature Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton as the university’s commencement speaker. Mr. Keaton, who enrolled at Kent State in 1971, will receive an honorary degree of ...

Dr. David Dees, interim dean of Kent State University Columbiana County campuses, announced that this year’s commencement speaker is former Salem resident, Robert Conrad, who will address graduates at a combined commencement ceremony on May 11 at the Crestview High School Performing Arts Center. A reception for graduates, families and friends will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by graduation ceremonies that begin at 6:30 p.m. Diplomas will be presented to graduates from the summer 2017, fall 2017 and spring 2018 semesters on the East Liverpool and Salem campuses. Conrad grew up in Salem...