Jeffrey M. Magada, founder and executive director of Flying HIGH Inc., will deliver the keynote address at Kent State University at Trumbull's 2024 spring commencement.More than 300 students and family members will attend the ceremony that begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at Packard Music Hall.Magada founded Flying HIGH Inc. and has served as its executive director since its incorporation in 1994. Since then, he and his organization have provided educational and economic opportunities for those most in need, helping them to develop their potential and discover their destiny.“I am truly hono...

 Wednesday, May 1, 2024Advocacy for Ethnic Minority Rights in Ethiopia: Medhin Marcho Dollebo, PhD, Scholar-at-RiskBowman 2195:00PM-6:30PM(snacks/refreshments provided)  ...

Sydney Gallagher, an Honors College senior graduating in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in biology, has had a college career chock-full of activities, learning experiences, and extraordinary accomplishments. Originally from Hudson, Ohio, Sydney decided to attend Kent State University due to its proximity, exceptional programming, and remarkable women’s track and field team, which she joined as a distance runner. Throughout high school, Sydney planned on attending medical school and started her college career as a sports medicine major, but after one semester, she decided ...

Youngsters at the Child Development Center participated in the Bioblitz and Field Day hosted by CENRS (the Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability).Jen Mapes, Ph.D., from the Geography program, organized the event, along with Andrew Scholl, Ph.D., (Geography), Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., (Biological Sciences), John Gerrath, Ph.D., (Biological Sciences), and several Ecology students who planned and facilitated hands-on science investigation experiences focusing on the natural area behind the Child Development Center. As part of this event, Andrew Scholl, Ph.D., gave a dr...

Kent State University has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George “Bill” Grieves Jr., ’58, who passed away in 2019. In 1957, Lynda’s mother was taking continuing education courses at Kent State for work, so Lynda decided to take a class as well while on break from school at another university. Lynda signed up for an industrial arts for children course in Van Deusen Hall. This is where she met Bill, who was required to take the course for his major in industrial arts. One day, Bill asked Lynda to go swimming after class, and their love and shared passion for e...

Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, ’64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at Kent State University for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.“This time was very meaningful to me,” he said. “The discipline I learned in ROTC has helped me throughout my life, and I want to give back.”Rollie and Frances Layfield are supporti...

The moment Dylan Cahill stepped foot on the Kent Campus, he knew that Kent State University was the place for him. Born and raised in Texas, Dylan visited Northeast Ohio for family gatherings and always felt a connection.After his mother passed away in 2020, he wasn’t sure how he could afford a college education. With the help of scholarships, including the George and Lynda Grieves Scholarship, Dylan is now a junior at Kent State pursuing a major in hospitality management with a minor in American Sign Language. He is also a member of the American Sign Language Club and the Alpha Lambda Delta H...