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Alice Ripley, ’86, who Never “Dreamed Too Big,” Wins Tony
At the 2009 Tony Awards, Alice Ripley said in her acceptance speech for Best Leading Actress in a Musical that musical theatre “needs constant adjusting and tuning” to become a fine art. Ripley, who earned a B.F.A., can relate to this statement from the personal adjustments she made in college. She …
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John Van Alstine sculpts his way to the Beijing Olympics
Kent State graduate John Van Alstine, ’74, was one of only 50 people chosen worldwide to display his artwork at this year’s 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Van Alstine’s “Rings of Unity — Circles of Inclusion,” constructed from bronze and stone, stands at 15 feet 6 inches as a symbol of the Olympic at…
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Kent State’s College of Business Administration Announces Keynote Speaker for Michael D. Solomon Speaker Series
Keith Levy, Kent State University alumnus and president of Royal Canin USA, a leading global manufacturer of premium dog and cat nutrition, will be the keynote speaker at the Michael D. Solomon Speaker Series on Nov. 5. His presentation titled “Laws of Growth, Redefined” is being hosted by the Kent …
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Kent State University Announces Alumni Award Recipients
The Kent State University Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the 2015 Alumni Awards. These awards recognize and honor alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field, in their communities and at Kent State University.…
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Kent State Grad to Anchor Channel 19 Newscasts
Mark Nolan is returning to local television. The Kent State alum graduated in 1991 after serving as the weather director for TV-2. In 1994 Nolan joined WKYC as a part-time weather forecaster. He later became the chief meteorologist for eight years before switching to morning news and…
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