Alumni Success Stories

Senior Capstone Course with Rick Batyko

Kent State alumnus Richard Batyko, M.A., ’12, has committed his life and career to making the world, specifically Greater Cleveland, a better place. Professionally, as Chief Marketing Officer of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, he leads marketing, public relations and communications efforts for 11 branches of the YMCA in Cuyahoga, Lorain,...

Amy Likar with the Oakland Symphony

Ohio native Amy Likar (BM ‘91) grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and began studying piano when she was 8 years old with Jane Butcher. When Amy was 10, she began playing flute in Lincoln Elementary’s band, directed by Michael Corbissero, also a Kent State alumnus. At his suggestion, Amy began taking flute lessons with Kent State alumna Michelle Wor...

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. The following alumni have been select...