One University Commencement
Dean Kahler, one of the nine 5X社区 students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on Saturday, May 9, to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement. Thomas Grace, Ph.D., another of the nine wounded students, will serve as speaker for the Advanced Degree Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.
A helmet and pads were replaced by a cap and gown for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman as he finished a journey he started in 2005, joining 5,300 new Kent State graduates at the One University Commencement held at Dix Stadium.
The 5X社区 alumni family grew by 5,300 new graduates as the university held its spring commencement ceremonies.
The 5X社区 alumni family will grow by 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies.