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Kent State alumnus Josh Cribbs was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns in 2005 where he played for eight seasons, making the Pro Bowl in 2007, 2009 and 2012. (Photo credit: Nick Cammett)

Alumnus Josh Cribbs Named 2016 Kent State University Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1 Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of Kent State University, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal at the university’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 1.   “I feel honored to…

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Flash, the Kent State mascot, helps cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

Kent State Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Kent State University celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, was free and open to the public. The building houses nearly 100 employees from its Division of Institutional Ad…

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Kent State Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Kent State University will celebrate the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 4-5:30 p.m., with a dedication ceremony beginning at 4 p.m.&n…

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Kent State Receives Contribution From AT&T to Improve Mobile Technologies for Special Education

AT&T has made a $200,000 contribution to Kent State University’s Research Center for Educational Technology to implement new technology in special education environments with a focus on mobile apps, including those intended to help students learn science, technology, engineering, arts and math (…

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Kent State University President Beverly Warren, pictured here with Kent State students, has personally matched $25,000 for donations made to Kent State on Giving Tuesday.

A Very Special Thank You to the Kent State Community for Its Generosity on Giving Tuesday

The Kent State University community gave generously on Giving Tuesday this Dec. 1, far exceeding expectations. As promised, President Beverly Warren personally matched $25,000 in a gift to the Distinctive Kent State Fund, a fund that will support the university’s five priorities for a distinctive Ke…

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Kent State University President Beverly Warren, pictured here with Kent State students, has personally matched $25,000 for donations made to Kent State on Giving Tuesday.

Kent State President Warren Launches Season of Philanthropy on Giving Tuesday

Kent State University President Beverly Warren has announced that she will personally match all gifts up to a total of $25,000 for donations made to Kent State on Dec. 1, which is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global day of philanthropy after the Thanksgiving holiday.     …

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Kent State President Warren Launches Season of Philanthropy on Giving Tuesday

Kent State University President Beverly Warren has announced that she will personally match all gifts up to a total of $25,000 for donations made to Kent State on Dec. 1, which is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global day of philanthropy after the Thanksgiving holiday.  Kent Sta…

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Kent State Newlyweds Give Up Wedding Gifts To Help Students In Need

Yvette Mendoza and David Pittman are a match made at Kent State University. Mendoza is the administrative assistant in the Kent Student Center. She met Pittman through student organizations, and the two got married on campus in September. “We don’t really need anything,” Mendoza said. “At that…

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Kent State Celebrates Homecoming This Saturday

Kent State University will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 3. Kent State alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community are invited to come together to celebrate and enjoy a fun-filled weekend of events, including the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Homecoming Parade and football game against the Mia…

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