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Bob Christy with confetti at commencement

Now it's YOUR Turn for a Photo

Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from Kent State on Thursday.

Tags: University News, University Communications and Marketing, Kent State College of Communication and Information, Photojournalism, Commencement, Spring Commencement, Community Impact

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The 'Greatness in the Room'

The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates. 

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Student Multicultural Center, Community & Society, University News, Students First, Community Impact, Commencement, Spring Commencement, Class of 2023, Division of Student Life

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Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Our Graduates

The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday. 

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Spring Commencement, Commencement, Student Multicultural Center, University News, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Members of the Spring Class of 2023 pose for a photo

IN A FLASH: Commencement's Eve

Members of Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 could be found posing for photos at popular spots on campus this week. 

Tags: Student Life, University News, Students First, Community Impact, Lefton Esplanade, Spring Commencement, Commencement, Class of 2023

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Food, Arts and Beats by FAB

IN A FLASH: The Beats Go On

FAB hosted the "Food, Arts and Beats" event in the Kent Student Center.

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Kent Student Center, Community Impact

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Kent State Super Fan to Receive Commemorative Spot in MAC Center for 50th Birthday

For 19 years, 5XÉçÇø student-athletes have always been able to count on one fan to be there to cheer them on at every event. That fan is Heather Strittmatter, better known as Super Fan.

Tags: Sports, Community Impact

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Lillian Kuri will lead the Cleveland Foundation as its 10th president and CEO, starting Aug. 1, 2023.

Kent State Alumna to Lead the Cleveland Foundation

5XÉçÇø alumna Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the Cleveland Foundation’s 10th president and CEO.

Tags: Profiles, Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Alumni

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Kent State Alumni Learned to Lead in Army ROTC

Students who join the Kent State Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (ROTC) program do double time as they work to earn college degrees and graduate as Army officers. While the schedule may be grueling, for two Kent State graduates, the program prepared them for any challenges they may face.

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Community Impact

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Designing Your Own Journey From Transfer Student to CEO

As CEO of DesignGroup in Columbus, Ohio, Kent State alumnus Sherm Moreland found his niche in architecture and a passion for healthcare design. He says the same values that he lived by as a Kent State student still guide his work today.

Tags: Profiles, Community Impact, College of Architecture and Environmental Design

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