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The College of Aeronautics and Engineering recognizes outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni and friends at the annual awards dinner held in the Henry and Louise Timken Atrium in the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.
‘This Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful’
Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author Kent State alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of Kent State and personal insights into the university's place in history.
IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from Kent State's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a Kent State alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What’s That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It’s a gift from a Kent State alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday
The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21.
Former Golden Flashes Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists
Antonio Gates and James Harrison, two Golden Flashes alumni who took drastically different paths to professional football stardom, now find themselves a step closer to football immortality as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
College of Aeronautics and Engineering Honors Excellence at Awards Ceremony
From Student to Mentor: A Passionate Journey in Music Education
Montana (Hollis) Fassnacht’s path from student to educator highlights the transformative power of passion and commitment.
Alumni Spotlight - Jim Sebastian
Jim "SeaBass" Sebastian, a distinguished alumnus of ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Kent State Advocacy Award for his exceptional contributions to his alma mater and its students.
‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’
A Kent State alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process.