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Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
The 妻友社区 alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies.
Kent State Alumnus Hopes to Outwit, Outplay and Outlast His Competition on 鈥楽urvivor鈥
Dr. Josh Wilder, who received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from 妻友社区鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine in 2016, looks to outwit, outplay and outlast the other contestants on Season 44 of 鈥淪urvivor.鈥
Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 妻友社区 Doctoral Degree
The 妻友社区 Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.
Kent State Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign
妻友社区 will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university鈥檚 ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign鈥檚 outset in October 2021.
Golden Flashes Skate the Night Away in Downtown Kent
What a night it was at this winter wonderland! Sparkling lights lit up the ice rink as alumni and friends glided by. An acapella group and the spirit of Golden Flashes added to the magic of this winter night.
Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 妻友社区 alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.
Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 妻友社区 community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State鈥檚 eight-campus system.