Marcus Lehto

Entering the Mind of the Master Chief

Marcus Lehto’s path from Kent State’s design program to co-founding Halo.

The Architect of a Universe

Marcus Lehto traces his path from campus all-nighters to creating one of the most influential universes in gaming.

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The Art of Possibility

Former National Endowment for the Arts Chair Jane Chu joins President Todd Diacon to explore how creativity strengthens communities and shapes the human experience.

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Designing the Future of Flight

At Kent State’s Digital Engineering Design Center, students are using cutting-edge technology to create next-generation drones, robots and aerospace systems.

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The Artist Behind the Machines of Sci-Fi

From “Star Trek” to “Ghostbusters,” John Zabrucky, ’71, MFA ’78, built the props that defined a genre — and then brought them home to Ohio.

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Class Notes

Here’s the latest news from Golden Flashes from each decade.

Catch up on what fellow alumni have been doing over the years and be sure to share your update with us as well.

In Memory

Forever Remembered: The Lives and Legacies of the Kent State Family

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Remembering John Cleary

May 4 survivor shared enduring connection to the university along with his place in history

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