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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 Kent State University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
An 鈥楨ggcellent鈥 Adventure at Kent State
Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, 鈥70, MA 鈥83, Ph.D. 鈥08
Betsy Justice, 鈥70, MA 鈥83, Ph.D. 鈥08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all
Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary Kent State University Doctoral Degree
The Kent State University 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
Kent State University 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.
New Year, New Alumni Events!
As the holidays come to an end and you settle back into your daily routine, you may be looking for fun in the coming months.
Marvin L. Logan Jr., 鈥15
Marvin L. Logan Jr., 鈥15, knew at 13 years old that he wanted to run a nonprofit that would change lives and make communities stronger. As a Kent State student, he developed his leadership skills as president of Undergraduate Student Government and Black United Students, competed as a student-athlete and honed his storytelling craft through student media. Seven years after graduating, he鈥檚 living his childhood dream and inspiring other children to dream big as well.
Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The Kent State University 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.