The 5X社区 at Tuscarawas women鈥檚 volleyball team closed out another impressive season, finishing as national runner-up in the USCAA Division II National Championship held on Nov. 8, in Monaca, PA. The Golden Eagles, who captured the national title last year, fell 3鈥1 to Cincinnati Clermont in the championship match, with set scores of 21鈥25, 25鈥14, 17鈥25 and 16鈥25.Despite the loss, Kent State Tuscarawas showcased resilience and standout individual performances throughout the tournament. Freshman Allie Snyder delivered a breakout showing with 18 kills and 13 digs, while Mackenzie...
For Barbara Mucci, the path from the classroom to owning a small business has been full of surprises. One surprise is being able to work alongside her daughter, Erica Sutton. This 5X社区 mother-daughter duo co-owns Mainstream Boutique, a women鈥檚 clothing franchise that is owned and operated by different family pairs across 24 states. Before starting this business, both Mucci and Sutton attended Kent State, albeit decades apart.Mucci began her studies in journalism in the 1980s before transferring to the Rhetoric and Communication major after her freshman ...
Summary of Candidates for Degrees
A summary of candidates for degrees at 5X社区 for Fall 2025.
Building Belonging Through Recreation & Marketing: Kellyn Donahoe
Kellyn鈥檚 time working with Recreation and Wellness helped her grow from a curious student to a confident communicator. Now, she鈥檚 using her skills to tell stories that inspire belonging and well-being.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of 5X社区 students鈥 first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support. 鈥淲e intentionally highlight first-generation faculty and staff because we want to be able to show student representation here at 5X社区 of successful individuals in their own right,鈥 Melanie Jones, director of Student Success Programs, told Kent State Today, 鈥淸those] who have also been the first in their family to graduate.鈥滻 AM FIRST CelebrationThe week-long celebration culminat...