Kent State University Alumni Association

School of Communication Studies alumnus Nicholas Peters waves to his parents as he walks across the stage at graduation. (photo by University Communications and Marketing)

“I’m Batman!” Those were Michael Keaton’s final words during his Spring 2018 graduation ceremony address at a packed Dix Stadium on May 12. Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor impart wisdom as the university’s commencement speaker, but he also joined more than 3,000 graduates in wearing their caps and gowns as he received an honorary...

Recipients of Kent State University’s 2017 Alumni Awards are (left to right) Gary O’Hara, Marisa Stephens, Richard Benz, Dr. Jennie S. Hwang, Dr. Anthony Limperos, Elizabeth Bartz and Paul Beatty.

The Kent State University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni Awards. These awards recognize graduates who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field, in their communities and at Kent State. “The alumni association is proud to recognize notable, accomplish...

School of Media and Journalism
Emeritus Professor Gary Hanson

Gary Hanson, beloved emeritus professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) at Kent State University, died on May 18, almost seven years after being diagnosed with cancer. Calling hours will take place Wednesday, May 24, from 6-8 p.m., and on Thursday, May 25, from 10-11 a.m., with a celebration of his life at 11...

College of Communication & Information
Kyle Michael Miller

Kyle Michael Miller, a 2009 graduate of Kent State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, decided late last year to take a leap of faith and quit his dream job at the TODAY Show to follow his passion for sharing uplifting stories. So Miller packed up and moved back to Ohio to find and tell stories from across the coun...