alumni-news

Fashion Design Alumna Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve
Kira Krivosh, 鈥05
Kira Krivosh, 鈥05, serves small but mighty community members in her new role as magistrate.
Samory Uiki Fraga, 鈥19
Samory Uiki Fraga, 鈥19, began track at eight years old and has been on the run ever since.

Kent State Alumna and Journalist Finds Additional Success on Social Media
Kent State alumna Jeannette Reyes, 鈥12, uses TikTok for fun outside of her television anchor responsibilities at FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Last October, Reyes posted a video with her husband using their 鈥渁nchor talk鈥 voices to decide on choices for dinner. She never expected her video to gain so much momentum.
Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
This year's 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the DTA is the university鈥檚 most prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.

Kent State to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the Kent State University community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.

Kent State to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the Kent State University community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.
Thank You for a Great Flashes Give Back Week!

Alberto V谩zquez, '21
I believe all students should have a study abroad experience.
John Pippin, 鈥04
John Pippin, 鈥04, is a visionary entrepreneur with an affinity for his alma mater鈥攁nd a knack for pairing craft beers with donuts. After graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, John entered corporate America. Ten years later, he and his wife Shelley decided to take a risk for love鈥攖he love of donuts, craft beer and Cleveland, that is. They opened Brewnuts in 2013, the first donut bar in the country serving craft beer-based donuts.