Alumni
Kathleen Rydar, ’67, ’80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. “These investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."
Valoree Vargo Named Kent State’s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Kent State University President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president’s office, the sen…
Cockeye Creamery Raises Money for Kent State Trumbull’s Campus Care Closet
From now through Sunday, Sept. 19, Cockeye Creamery, located at 1805 1/2 Parkman Road NW in Warren, will be serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream “Black Squirrel” to raise money for Kent State University at Trumbull’s Care Closet.
Students Return to Florence
The first cohort of KSU students returned to Florence, Italy, this June with the help of an alumna.
Max Hoover
KSU alumnus Max Hoover brings unique flavor(s) to his hometown.
Max comes from a family of Golden Flashes. His parents, Erik and Stacey, ’93, both attended Kent State University, but this isn’t the only family legacy Max carries on. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, and they have since expanded the business to offer a sweet treat that would compliment their award-winning food - ice cream. Max is the owner and operator of Cockeye Creamery, a Warren, Ohio, staple offering unique ice cream flavors that showcase local and unexpected ingredients. Max uses his background as a KSU science major to experiment with innovative flavors for the creamery. While creating one-of-a-kind flavors is Max’s passion, he is grateful the business also allows him to make a difference in his family’s community. Get to know Max in his own words.
Support Our Fleet
Support Our Fleet Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has the largest academic fleet in Ohio, with 34 planes providing flight training to 393 students each year. Our passionate students, industry partners, and dedicated faculty and staff trans…
Record Five Golden Flashes to Compete at Tokyo Olympics
Five Kent State University graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school’s previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.
Fashion Design Alumna Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve
Kelsi McCafferty, ’16, was laid off from her full-time job at FOUNT Leather Goods in December 2020 because of the pandemic, but that didn’t stop her from doing what she loved. Using her talents, Kelsi wanted to help the community and began making masks at home. Inspired by her innovation, Kelsi m…Kira Krivosh, ’05
Kira Krivosh, ’05, serves small but mighty community members in her new role as magistrate.
Samory Uiki Fraga, ’19
Samory Uiki Fraga, ’19, began track at eight years old and has been on the run ever since.