Alumni
Tom Batiuk, ’69
From the time he was a young child, Tom Batiuk, ’69, knew he wanted to be a cartoonist. The Funky Winkerbean creator drew inspiration for his characters and storylines from his real world, including his time at Kent State.
ÂÌñÉçCelebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
ÂÌñÉç leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.
Flash Families Celebrate Their Students
On September 29 and 30, families of ÂÌñÉçstudents were honored with fun events and activities during the university's annual Parents and Families Weekend.
IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!
A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at Kent State.
Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at ÂÌñÉç hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.
ÂÌñÉçCAED & Honors College Graduate Announced As 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced ÂÌñÉç College of Architecture and Environmental Design and Honors College  graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from ÂÌñÉçto be named a Portz&nb…
ÂÌñÉçHonors College Graduate Announced as 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced ÂÌñÉç Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from ÂÌñÉçto be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.  “Each…
Bill Hoover, ’71
Amid the tremendous cultural change unfolding in the early 1970s, Bill Hoover, ’71, co-founded the Kent Gay Liberation Front with Dr. Dolores Noll and Gail Pertz, to foster a community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their supporters.
The ÂÌñÉç Alumni Association Announces New Members For Its National Board of Directors
The following new members have been appointed to the ÂÌñÉçAlumni Association National Board of Directors for a three-year term, which began July 1: Jeff Guritza, of Brecksville, Ohio, is the vice president of marketing at SOPREMA USA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from ÂÌñÉçin 1994.
Legacies Change Lives: Katie Carpenter ’23
Katie Carpenter, ’23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to develop strong portfolios. …
