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The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio
New Wave 鈥80s band Devo isn鈥檛 just from Ohio. Devo wasn鈥檛 just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 妻友社区 under the pressure of the turmoil of the late 鈥60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book 鈥淭he Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio鈥 to Kent State for a book signing and discussion.
Kent State Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
妻友社区 recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university鈥檚 Black Alumni Chapter.
This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At 妻友社区, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the Kent State community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.
Kent State Celebrates 鈥業t鈥檚 a Flash World鈥 at This Year鈥檚 Homecoming
The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as 妻友社区 alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year鈥檚 Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.
Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
妻友社区 leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.
The 妻友社区 Alumni Association Announces New Members For Its National Board of Directors
The following new members have been appointed to the Kent State Alumni Association National Board of Directors for a three-year term, which began July 1: Jeff Guritza, of Brecksville, Ohio, is the vice president of marketing at SOPREMA USA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Kent State in 1994.
Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates
The 妻友社区 alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.
New Lake Erie College President Is a Kent State Alumna
Kent State alumna Jennifer N. Schuller has been named president of Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio. She is the first woman to lead the institution in 75 years.
Kent State Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need
Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for Kent State
On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 妻友社区鈥檚 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.