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Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
91视频alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. We spoke with 91视频alumni living in the Big Apple - Mariah Moorer, Brent Flores and Katelyn Nguyen 鈥 about their education, careers and Kent State鈥檚 presence within the city鈥檚 fashion industry.
Read MoreFrom National History Day Intern to Executive Director
It took a few 91视频history classes for Cathy Gorn, 鈥82, National History Day Executive Director, to discover her passion for history. Once she did, it led her to a career with the National History Day organization.
Taking Center Stage with Scholarship Support
Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, however, Savon鈥檚 career would not have been possible without financial support.
Faces of Kent State
Alumni and Donor Stories
Community of Caring Supports Student
Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at 91视频that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.
LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
91视频architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on Kent State鈥檚 Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite 91视频memories and life stories.
Will Matthews, 鈥19
Will Matthews, 鈥19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohio鈥檚 food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.
Adventures in Italy: A 91视频Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew 鈥淎ndy鈥 Wyatt, 鈥16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get
Global Experience Transforms Student鈥檚 Future
When 91视频alumnus Carlton 鈥淐eeJay鈥 Scott Jr., 鈥23, returned from his 2023 Spring Semester abroad as an exchange student in Cairo, he brought with him a transformed vision for his future as a filmmaker.
91视频Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship
Tiffany Roper, 鈥07, M.Ed. 鈥12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.
Danny Pellegrino, 鈥07
For Danny Pellegrino, 鈥07, being an author and comedian has allowed him to meld his love of storytelling with making others laugh. Whether he鈥檚 on stage, on screen, behind the mic or at his computer, Danny is following his 鈥渢rue North,鈥 as he says, by celebrating the things he loves and sharing them with others.
Former 91视频Educator and Student-athlete Honored with First-gen Award Named in Her Honor
Each November, the 91视频 College hosts I AM FIRST Week to celebrate not only the students who will soon be the first in t
Regional Students Receive Intel庐 Scholarships
Two students in the College of Applied and Technical Studies at 91视频 at Tuscarawas received Intel庐 Semiconductor Scholarship for Women awards. The scholarships support education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books,etc.) as well as other expenses including transportation and childcare.
I PROMISE Students Study Brain Health
Kent State鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at Kent State鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 91视频 that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family鈥檚 total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
Scolin MacLean, 鈥90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
鈥淚 look at 91视频as a family member 鈥 everyone collectively 鈥 that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can.
Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
The experiences Earl K. Miller, 鈥85, Ph.D., had at 91视频inspired him to give back.
Scholarship Supports Student Leader鈥檚 Goals
Jenna Gilbreath, 鈥23, had a chance encounter with Michael John Gallagher II, '19, during one of her student visit days. He gave her some great advice about her future as a 91视频student.
Rising Scholars Students Partner With NASA
Rising Scholars students at the Columbiana campuses are partnering with NASA to create personal hygiene kits that astronauts may use during simulation training exercises. The goal is for each scholar to complete one hygiene kit.
Roe Green, MA 鈥80, To Receive Honorary Degree
Kent State鈥檚 Board of Trustees will award Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts in Northeast Ohio, the nation and around the world.
Legacies Change Lives: Emily Butz
Emily Butz is a junior music education and music performance major with an anticipated graduation date of fall 2022.
George L. Jenkins, 鈥63, and Gina Jenkins Impact Student Access and Honor a Mentor
George L. Jenkins鈥 generosity spans three decades and continues to support first-generation students and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Kent State鈥檚 Spirit of Motherhood Program for Pregnant Black Women Receives $100,000 Grant
Infant mortality rates in Northeast Ohio are three to five times higher for Black babies than white babies, an alarming statistic that is an issue across the country but particularly prevalent in this part of the state. A new $100,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will support innovative work being undertaken at Kent State, an elite research university with the esteemed R1 designation, to address this important issue.
