Alumni

Adults and children enjoying the Kent Skates ice rink.

IN A FLASH: Flashes on Ice

Flashes can enjoy a number of fun, winter activities in January and February. 

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Kent State Today

Happy New Year 2023

New Year, New Alumni Events!

As the holidays come to an end and you settle back into your daily routine, you may be looking for fun in the coming months.

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Alumni and Giving

Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15

Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15, knew at 13 years old that he wanted to run a nonprofit that would change lives and make communities stronger. As a Kent State student, he developed his leadership skills as president of Undergraduate Student Government and Black United Students, competed as a student-athlete and honed his storytelling craft through student media. Seven years after graduating, he’s living his childhood dream and inspiring other children to dream big as well.

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Alumni and Giving

New Kent State graduates smile for a group photo before their commencement ceremony.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies

The Kent State University alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.

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Kent State Today

2022 Giving Tuesday results graphic

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs

This November, members of the Kent State University community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State’s eight-campus system.

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Giving Tuesday , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Success Story , Alumni , Student Life

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Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92

Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92, is the founder and executive director of Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO), a nondenominational, Christian-based, humanitarian organization that brings medical services, education and community development to Central America.

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Alumni and Giving

Stephanie Johnson Gestures at Airport Advertisement Featuring Her Daughter Alex Johnson (left) and  Laura Wilson

Pilot Pride! Delta Captain Snaps Photo Showcasing Daughter Following In Her Footsteps

Delta Captain Stephanie Johnson is all smiles seeing her daughter, Alex Johnson, and Laura Wilson featured in a Kent State advertisement at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. 

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Alumna Brandi Neloms

Public Relations Grad Talks Representation and Lessons Learned in Leadership, Business

Brandi Neloms, '09, is Chief Strategy Officer and co-owner of Sipping Black Only, a business dedicated to driving equity for Black founders in the beverage industry. 

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College of Communication & Information

Caty Payette headshot

2020 Grad Transforms Journalism Degree into Political Communications Career

When Caty Payette, ’20, began working for Student Media, she didn’t imagine she’d one day work for a member of Congress. Yet since graduation, the journalism major has worked for three different U.S. Representatives, representing Ohio, Wisconsin and Alabama.  

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School of Media and Journalism

Kent State alumnus John Skrtic (center) with his two kids. (Photo courtesy of John Skrtic)

Getting to Know Your Neighbors

John Skrtic, a proud Kent State alumnus and Cleveland Public Library’s chief of special projects and collections, enjoys archiving the people and places of Cleveland.

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