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Mackenzie Morgan

Global Experience Fuels Alumna鈥檚 Career

McKenzie Morgan, 鈥22, appreciates the opportunities Kent State provided her that included completing her academic journey with the university鈥檚 education-abroad program in Florence, Italy. 鈥淪tudying abroad was definitely my all-time highlight,鈥 Morgan said.

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Alumni and Giving

Olivia Carnprobst standing next to a Piper Seminole aircraft

From Aspiring Aviator to First Officer: Olivia (Semon) Carnprobst's Journey Through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp

Olivia (Semon) Carnbprobst鈥檚 (鈥22, 鈥23) journey from a high school junior at the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp (NKMAC) to a first officer at Endeavor Air epitomizes the camp's impact on young women's careers in aviation.

Tags: Aeronautics , Alumni , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , High School Students

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Evan Laisure

Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library

 Evan Laisure, 鈥17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio. For the artist and Kent State alumnus, what started out as drawings and graffiti as a little kid has transformed into a desirable skill and the basis for his life鈥檚 work. His latest work, a vinyl mural called 鈥淎 Walk in the Park,鈥&nb鈥

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Alumni and Giving

Dexter Shreve banner portrait

Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

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Alumni and Giving

Andy and Abby Wyatt

Adventures in Italy: A Kent State Love Story

Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew 鈥淎ndy鈥 Wyatt, 鈥16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, 鈥16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the Kent State Florence education-abroad program.鈥淚鈥檇 seen鈥

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Alumni and Giving

Dexter Shreve banner portrait

Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve '13

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

Tags: Alumni , Alumni Spotlight , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State University arch on campus.

Honors College Alumna Speaks Up for Those with No Voice

Honors College alumna Maya Huffman, a native of Toledo, graduated a semester early from Kent State in December 2022, as a double major in psychology and political science with a minor in pre-law. Her story is not only one of academic achievement but also one of community engagement and a commitment to addressing important societal issues.

Tags: Honors College , Honors College , Senior Honors Thesis/Project , Center for Student Involvement , Alumni , Political Science , Department of Psychological Sciences

Honors College

Tiffany Roper, 鈥07, M.Ed. 鈥12

Kent State Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship

Tiffany Roper, 鈥07, M.Ed. 鈥12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.

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Late Kent State University President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students

Cleveland State University and Kent State University to Honor Late Dr. Michael Schwartz on Feb. 8

Cleveland State University and Kent State University will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom. Schwartz served as president of both universities.

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Alumni and Giving

From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Kent State Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Kent State donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, Kent State University alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make.  She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master鈥檚 degree in politic鈥

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