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The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 5X社区 Honors College graduate Sarah Hagglund as a 2021 Portz Scholar. Hagglund is the 10th honors student from Kent State to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990. 

Danna Sundet and Robin Driscoll after filming YouTube Video for Oboe Drs.

It鈥檚 been a busy 2021 for Danna Sundet, Kent State professor of oboe and alumna. Between performances and making recordings, running the John Mack Oboe Camp and starting a new venture on YouTube, Sundet has continued teaching a robust studio of young oboists at Kent State and pursuing outside projects despite the challenges posed by Covid-19.

Cockeye Creamery's Black Squirrel ice cream

From now through Sunday, Sept. 19, Cockeye Creamery, located at 1805 1/2 Parkman Road NW in Warren, will be serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream 鈥淏lack Squirrel鈥 to raise money for 5X社区 at Trumbull鈥檚 Care Closet. 

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

Five 5X社区 graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school鈥檚 previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.

A welcome home message is painted on the Rock during 5X社区鈥檚 Homecoming 2019.

5X社区 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university鈥檚 long-standing traditions. Kent State will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Kris and Tim Palcho in Florence, Italy

When Kris was asked what keeps her engaged with CAE 30 years after graduating with her bachelor's degree, her response was rooted in CAE core values.