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Kent State University alumni, students, employees and community members gather to watch the university’s 2023 Homecoming Parade.

Kent State Celebrates ‘A Legacy of Leadership’ at This Year’s Homecoming

Kent State University is set to burst with Golden Flash pride as the annual Homecoming celebration returns Sept. 28. 

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Michael Dougherty poses in front of a Goodyear Blimp parked on a grass field.

Kent State Alumni to Pilot Goodyear Blimp at Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

The skies over Kent State University's Airport will feature a unique homecoming this weekend as three alumni return to pilot the Goodyear Blimp during the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 7  Michael Dougherty, Adam Basaran and Jessica Miladinovich…

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Props-4-Paws donation of food and supplies to Humane Society of Summit County in 2018

Kent State Alumni Charity Props-4-Paws Raises Funds For Local Animal Shelters

At the Kent State University Airport, two alumni are proving that the sky's not the limit when it comes to helping animals in need.

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The Kent State University Alumni Association Announces New Members for Its National Board of Directors

The following new members have been appointed to serve on the National Alumni Board of Directors for terms commencing July 1:

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Alumni and Giving

A Walk Down Memory Lane

As we approach another exciting Homecoming, we want to remember all the unforgettable moments and the pride that come with celebrating it. Whether it's the electric energy of the football game or heartwarming reunions with old friends, Golden Flash memories are the heart and soul of our tradition. W…

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Dog Days of Summer 2024

The Dogs Have Their Day on Campus

Each August, Kent State welcomes alumni and their canine companions to campus for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the "Dog Days of Summer." 

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A new Kent State University graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, Kent State University)

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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Father-son duo Scott Koeppl '89 (left) and Kyle Koeppl '19 (right) share the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 during their first flight together. Between them, draped over the center console, is a blue cap with "Kent State" written on it. Above the cockpit windshield is a blue pennant that reads "KENT STATE AERONAUTICS".

Father and Son Complete Memorable First Flight Together

A father and son, both Kent State University alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone in their aviation careers.

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New Kent State University graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

Kent State University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

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WPA Mural in Washington D.C.

IN A FLASH: Historic Murals in Washington, D.C.

While in the nation's capital to visit students in Kent State's Washington Program in National Issues, university photographers captured images of historic murals inside the Voice of America Building. 

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