Alumni
A Trip Down Memory Lane – History of the Robin Hood
Above: The Robin Hood Tea Room circa 1927. Below: The Robin Hood Inn circa 1950s. Postcard images courtesy of Kent Historical Society, as seen in Greetings from Kent, Ohio: A Postcard Portrait of the Tree City by Roger J. DiPaolo. Thanks for the MemoriesA brief paragraph in…
Alumni and Giving
Professor Fueled by Student Inspiration Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Teaching is a privilege, according to Janice Lessman-Moss, professor in the School of Art Textile Program, whose enthusiasm working with students has led her to be one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can…
Alumni and Giving
Chapter Spotlight: Lake County Alumni Chapter
Chartered in 1965, the chapter is proud to be the first Kent State University Alumni Chapter! Serving over 5,000 alumni in Lake County, the chapter hosts a variety of events from gatherings at the Porthouse Theatre to an annual scholarship dinner. We caught up with the Lake County Alumni Chapter …
Alumni and Giving
Chapter Spotlight: San Francisco Bay Alumni Chapter
The San Francisco Bay Alumni Chapter, chartered in 2016, connects over 1,500 Kent State alumni in the San Francisco Bay area. The chapter hosts a variety of events from fun hikes to private tours and participates in the annual Alumni Day of Service. The group has a strong social media presence…
Alumni and Giving
Kent State’s Online MBA Program Ranks in Top 100 in Nation by U.S. News & World Report
Kent State University’s Online MBA program is ranked among the top 100 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s on its 2019 Best Online MBA Programs list.
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Legacy Scholarship Open to Alumni Family Members
Since our doors first opened in 1910, many family members have proudly shared the Kent State alumni experience, and the Kent State Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship supports our family of Flashes! If you have a family member who will be an incoming freshman in the fall, they may be a great ca…
Alumni and Giving
School of Communication Studies Welcomes 135 New Alumni to its Family
“I’m Batman!” Those were Michael Keaton’s final words during his Spring 2018 graduation ceremony address at a packed Dix Stadium on May 12. Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor impart wisdom as the university’s commencement speaker, but he also joined more than 3,000 graduates in wearing their …
School of Communication Studies
Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Kent State Endowed Professorship in Materials Science
"We are so pleased they recognize and appreciate Kent State’s upward trajectory in advanced materials science and have chosen to support the recruitment and retention of talented faculty members.” - former Kent State President, Beverly J. Warren.
Alumni and Giving
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kent State Alumni Volunteer Throughout Cleveland and Akron Areas This Saturday for University’s 10th Annual Alumni Day of Service
WHAT: Each year, hundreds of Kent State University Golden Flashes gather across the globe to make a difference in their communities. Kent State alumni and friends have the opportunity to participate in the 10th annual Alumni Day of Service on Saturday, April 21. Below is a list of volunteer site…
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Kent State Alumni to Volunteer in Their Communities During 10th Annual Alumni Day of Service
Each year, hundreds of Kent State University Golden Flashes gather across the globe to make a difference in their communities. Kent State alumni and friends have the opportunity to participate in the 10th annual Alumni Day of Service on Saturday, April 21. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Assoc…
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