Alumni

The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio
New Wave ’80s band Devo isn’t just from Ohio. Devo wasn’t just created in Akron. Devo was forged at Kent State University under the pressure of the turmoil of the late ’60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book “The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio” to Kent State for a book signing and discussion.

Kent State Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
Kent State University recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

Alumni Spotlight - Linell Olecki '06

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at Kent State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’
Kent State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.

Kent State Goes Gold for Homecoming 2023
Kent State University celebrated its annual Homecoming on the Kent Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as Kent State commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."

Kent State Celebrates ‘It’s a Flash World’ at This Year’s Homecoming
The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as Kent State University alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.

Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'
A Kent State alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes.

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs
Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of Kent State University, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at Kent State with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera
Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to Kent State University history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as Kent State Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.