Alumni
How Kent State Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!
Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft.
Kent State Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
Kent State University alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at Kent State will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
‘This Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful’
Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author Kent State alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of Kent State and personal insights into the university's place in history.
IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from Kent State's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a Kent State alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What’s That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It’s a gift from a Kent State alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday
The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21.
Former Golden Flashes Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists
Antonio Gates and James Harrison, two Golden Flashes alumni who took drastically different paths to professional football stardom, now find themselves a step closer to football immortality as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
College of Aeronautics and Engineering Honors Excellence at Awards Ceremony
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University celebrated outstanding achievement and dedication at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, November 7, recognizing distinguished alumni, corporate partners, faculty, staff, and students.Tim ‘06 and Kris Palcho ’90, ’16 were both h…
From Student to Mentor: A Passionate Journey in Music Education
Montana (Hollis) Fassnacht’s path from student to educator highlights the transformative power of passion and commitment.
Alumni Spotlight - Jim Sebastian
Jim "SeaBass" Sebastian, a distinguished alumnus of Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Kent State Advocacy Award for his exceptional contributions to his alma mater and its students.