Alumni
ÂÌñÉçRecognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
ÂÌñÉç 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—From ÂÌñÉçCockpit to Airport Boardroom: Linell's Path to Leading AECOM's Northeast Aviation Team
She came to ÂÌñÉçchasing a pilot's license, but found her calling in airport management instead. Now she's leading AECOM's Northeast Aviation team, shaping the infrastructure of airports nationwide. Read how a ÂÌñÉçgrad went from the cockpit to the boardroom.
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at ÂÌñÉçparticipated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’
ÂÌñÉçalumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.
This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At ÂÌñÉç, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ÂÌñÉçcommunity together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.
ÂÌñÉçGoes Gold for Homecoming 2023
ÂÌñÉç 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 ÂÌñÉçcommemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."
ÂÌñÉçCelebrates ‘It’s a Flash World’ at This Year’s Homecoming
The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as ÂÌñÉç 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 ÂÌñÉçalumnus, 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 ÂÌñÉç, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at ÂÌñÉçwith 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 ÂÌñÉç history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as ÂÌñÉçToday takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.
