As the first light snow of the season fell on Kent State University, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition.The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity....
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Kathleen Hohl, '91
Kathleen Hohl, MA '91, Franklin, WI, was named manager of presidential communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee in September 2023. She prepares and reviews a wide variety of communications materials and staffs the university president at internal and external events. Hohl previously served as Marquette's sports information director from 1991-2000.
Jaime Shuster L. Schmitt-Shuster, '08, MPH '12, Ph.D. '18
Jaime L. Schmitt-Shuster, '08, MPH '12, Ph.D. '18, Twinsburg, OH, has recently accepted a promotion to research program manager in Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. She continues to teach psychology and public health courses for Kent State and Cleveland State Universities as an adjunct faculty member.
Sue Leimgruber, '61, M.Ed '68
Sue Leimgruber, '61, M.Ed '68, Mentor, OH, is enjoying the good life after having taught school for 30 years and played golf for more.
Dionne Redmond, M.Ed. '01
Dionne (Redmond) Hill, M.Ed. '01, Ed.D., Houston, TX, is proud to announce the successful completion of a Doctorate of Education, Counselor Education.
Donald Funk, '79
On Oct. 17-18, 2024, the Architecture Class of 1979 celebrated our 45th Reunion with a gathering at Ray's Place, a walking tour of campus, a reception at the CAED Building and a dinner Bistro on Main. More than 30 classmates from all over the country met once again in Kent to celebrate our graduation class in 1979.
Adam Parton, '96
Adam Parton, '96, Greenville, OH, lives with his wife, Shannon, and their five teenagers: Kent, Sam, Parker, Addy, and Cate. Adam is the president/CEO at Friends Fellowship Community, where he serves more than 300 seniors in independent living homes, assisted living apartments, skilled nursing suites, and memory care suites. He spends most of his free time focused on family activities, whether at a wrestling match, swim meet, lacrosse tournament, or football game.
March 20, 2025 | 10:00 am – 2:30 pm│ Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Join us for the IS/IT Career Expo, where students from any academic major have opportunities to explore various career paths and functional areas within Information Technology and Information Science career paths. Through the available panel discussions, you’ll be learning directly from current industry professionals – many of whom are KSU alumni!