Alumni News
Kent State University isn’t just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio — it’s where more than 280,000 alumni earned degrees that propelled them forward on pathways to success.
From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably Kent State — where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
Flashes Learn: Kent State Faculty Member Publishes Research on Secret Brand Consumption
May 29, 2020
Kent State Alumni is proud to present its first, Faculty Lecture Highlight. Faculty Lecture Highlights allow Kent State faculty to share their most recent research with alumni and friends.Watch this quick video as Kent State faculty member Robert Jewell, Ph.D.,…
Read More »Golden Flashes Making a Difference at Home
April 27, 2020
When graduates found out Alumni Day of Service was cancelled because of precautions surrounding COVID-19, they still wanted to spread kindness and cheer in their communities. Two proud alumni share what compelled them to give back.
Read More »Watch Dr. Jeffrey Hess, ’87, on "Today"
April 7, 2020
Kent State students, faculty, staff and alumni are doing great things during the COVID-19 crisis. Alumnus, Dr. Jeffrey Hess, ’87, chief medical director for General Motors, is keeping workers safe at the Indiana GM plant to make ventilators as well as protective masks.…
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Kent State Intends to Offer In-State Tuition for Graduate Programs to Out-of-State Residents
April 6, 2020
Out-of-state residents who have earned a bachelor’s degree in Ohio will soon be able to save on tuition for graduate programs at Kent State University thanks to a new in-state tuition option offered by the university.
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Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
March 30, 2020
Kent State University announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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University and Alumni Events Cancelled
March 18, 2020
Please be advised that in light of precautions surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), Kent State University is cancelling all university-sponsored. This includes events on all Kent State campuses as well as university-sponsored events scheduled for other locations. Below is a list…
Read More »Secure Your Kent.edu Email Account
Feb. 24, 2020
The Division of Information Technology needs your help in taking steps to ensure the security of your personal information and university data. Kent State University has been rolling out an important security upgrade, called multi-factor authentication (MFA), to all Kent State…
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Two Kent State Programs Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Online Programs Rankings
Jan. 24, 2020
U.S. News & World Report has named two Kent State University programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. Kent State is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings. U.S. News released its 2020 Best Online Programs…
Read More »Be a Part of the Impact and Fun on Alumni Day of Service
Jan. 23, 2020
From preparing and delivering meals to the less fortunate in Washington, D.C. to beautifying zoo grounds in Phoenix, there are so many amazing opportunities to give back to your community during this year’s …
Read More »Alumna Spreads Kindness in Her Community
Jan. 23, 2020
Kindness means something different to everyone, but to Stephanie Sweany, ’05, it means making a stranger’s day a little better by simply smiling at them. Stephanie started the Canton Kindness Coalition to “make kindness contagious” in November 2018.
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