Spring Commencement

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates
The Kent State University alumni family grew by 5,300 new graduates as the university held its spring commencement ceremonies.
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Kent State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies on May 10 and 11
The Kent State University alumni family will grow by 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies.
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Kent State Nursing Student Takes Graduation by Storm
Debra Thomas wanted to be a nurse to help people, but she was the one who ended up in need after two hurricanes hit her home in the Caribbean.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Details for Media Planning to Cover Kent State’s One University Commencement With Speaker Michael Keaton
WHAT: Kent State University will celebrate its newest graduates at its One University Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Dix Stadium. The ceremony recognizes graduates from the university’s eight campuses. In total, Kent State will confer 5,345 degrees this spring. More than 3,000 grad…
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Kent State University Welcomes Oscar-Nominated Actor Michael Keaton as Commencement Speaker
Batman is coming to Kent State University. In fact, so are Birdman, Betelgeuse and Vulture. Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will return to the campus he once walked as a student while dreaming about making it big in Hollywood. The leading man who has inspired millions in iconic roles on t…
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Oscar Winner Octavia Spencer Challenges Graduates to Ignore Comparisons, Achieve Success on Their Own Terms
Star of “The Help” and “Hidden Figures” inspires students to follow their dreams as keynote speaker for Kent State University’s first One University Commencement Ceremony.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Details for Media Planning to Cover Kent State’s First University-Wide Commencement Ceremony This Saturday
WHAT: Kent State University will celebrate its newest graduates at its Spring 2017 Commencement. In total, Kent State will confer 5,636 degrees, including 992 associate degrees, 3,319 bachelor’s degrees, 1,139 master’s degrees, 181 doctoral degrees and five educational specialist degrees. …
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University Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Holds First University-Wide Commencement Ceremony
Kent State University celebrated its newest graduates at its Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. In total, Kent State were conferred 5,636 degrees, including 992 associate degrees, 3,319 bachelor’s degrees, 1,139 master’s degrees, 181 doctoral degrees and five educational specialist degrees. …
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Kent State Announces Academy Award Winner Octavia Spencer as Commencement Speaker
Kent State University is honored to welcome Academy Award-winning actress and author Octavia Spencer as the keynote speaker for the first university-wide Commencement ceremony on May 13. Best known for critically acclaimed starring roles in films such as “The Help,” “Hidden Figures” and “The Shac…
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64 Golden Flashes Receive Diplomas in Spring 2016
Kent State Athletes Shatter Record for Highest GPA in Program History The 2016 Kent State University Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0. Collecti…
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