The Kent State University alumni family grew by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio following spring commencement ceremonies.In total, 4,857 degrees were conferred this spring, consisting of 584 associate degrees, 3,104 bachelor鈥檚 degrees, 978 master鈥檚 degrees, 180 doctoral degrees and 11 educational specialist degrees. Among the spring graduates were 10 students from Notre Dame College, who transferred to Kent State after Notre Dame College closed last year, and three students from the LeBron James Family Foundation鈥檚 I Promise Program....
Congratulations to the Department of Psychological Sciences Undergraduate Student Award Winners for 2025!Outstanding Junior Awards:Kaiya CarabooladPredrag TomalchevOutstanding Senior Awards:Seema DhaherKatie MayPaige JochimsTreichler Scholarship:Bella Kautzman (not pictured)Maria F. Moore (not pictured)Anam Musawar Leah Parise (not pictured)Student Leadership Award from the College of Arts & Sciences (from Psychology)Andrew Jack ...
The compassion, empathy and care nurses showed Marissa Baker when her mother suddenly passed led her to pursue a career in nursing.鈥淭he nurses helped me immensely during the hardest time in my life, and I will never forget the way they cared for me,鈥 Marissa said. 鈥淚 knew I wanted to make the same impact.鈥 Marissa discovered the program at Kent State University at Trumbull after she had trouble finding a school that was the right fit for her in her hometown of Castro Valley, California. She was thankful to have found a high-quality nursing program that she truly loved. 鈥淭he incredibl...
Spirit Day at the Akron RubberDucks
Hit a home run with this unforgettable night! Watch the Akron RubberDucks face off against the Chesapeake Baysox, with our very own Flash throwing out the first pitch to kick things off. Enjoy a delicious dinner before the game and score an exclusive Kent State/Akron RubberDucks baseball hat. After the game, sit back and enjoy a grand slam fireworks show! Tickets include a $6 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund. Register by Aug. 1 to be part of this exciting event. Tickets available while supplies last.
Dog Days of Summer
Our love for your pups and our beautiful Kent Campus runs deep, and we鈥檙e excited to invite you and your furry friend(s) for a morning stroll and bark brunch!
Join fellow Flashes for a laid-back walk along dog-friendly campus paths, followed by a celebratory bark brunch complete with pup cups, pawsecco and bubbles. Each four-legged pawticipant will receive an honorary degree for their loyalty and tail-wagging spirit!
Stark County Alumni Chapter Balloon Breakfast
The Stark County Alumni Chapter is excited to host its annual balloon breakfast at Kent State Stark! Come join the fun for this early morning balloon launch, which is part of the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Admission includes breakfast, family entertainment and great seats to catch all the action as the balloons lift off overhead.
Spirit Day with the Cleveland Guardians
Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Oakland Athletics. Enjoy lunch in the stadium鈥檚 Pennant District before the game and take home a one-of-a-kind Kent State/Cleveland Guardian鈥檚 baseball hat. Tickets also include a $3 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund. The deadline to register is July 14 using the offer code 鈥淜SU2025.鈥 Tickets available while supplies last.
Faculty in Kent State鈥檚 Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) are proud to announce that Kent State has been certified as a Bee Campus USA by Bee City USA as of November 2024. Bee Campus USA and Bee City USA are initiatives by The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. The Bee Campus USA designation recognizes Kent State鈥檚 efforts in conserving native pollinators by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites and reducing the use of pesticides. Providing a Healthy Home for At-Risk PollinatorsUp to 40% of native pollin...
KSU at the Zoo
Join fellow Kent State alumni for a wild and wonderful day at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, where you can come nose-to-nose with more than 8,000 animals from around the world. This family-friendly experience includes lunch in the zoo鈥檚 Garden Tent and a private animal encounter, as well as a $5 donation to the Kent State Biological Sciences Department.
The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, July 3. Tickets available while supplies last.