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Kent State Commencement Ceremony Aug. 19, 2023

The 5X社区 alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.

Kent State Alumna Jennifer Schuller Named President of Lake Erie College

Kent State alumna Jennifer N. Schuller has been named president of Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio. She is the first woman to lead the institution in 75 years.

Graphic image for 2023 Day of Giving

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 5X社区鈥檚 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving. 

A new Kent State graduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony.

The 5X社区 alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. 

Josh Wilder, a 2016 graduate of 5X社区's College of Podiatric Medicine, competes on "Survivor." (Screenshot from "Survivor" on CBS)

Dr. Josh Wilder, who received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from 5X社区鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine in 2016, looks to outwit, outplay and outlast the other contestants on Season 44 of 鈥淪urvivor.鈥

Roe Green, MA 鈥80, who will be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters from 5X社区, is pictured in the lobby of the Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State.

The 5X社区 Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.