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Flash with his suitcase, preparing to visit 91ÊÓÆµlocations and offices around the globe as he searches for the perfect place to celebrate Kent State’s birthday.

91ÊÓÆµCelebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need

In honor of 91ÊÓÆµâ€™s 113th birthday, 91ÊÓÆµlaunched its second annual Day of Giving May 19. This Day of Giving, the blue and gold community joined together to celebrate another trip around the sun for 91ÊÓÆµwith more than 500 generous donors giving in support of student scho…

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Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for Kent State

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 91ÊÓÆµâ€™s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving. 

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Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced

The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 91ÊÓÆµ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students. 

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Senior Honors students look to the stage as Provost Melody Tankersley addresses them at the 2023 Senior Honors Luncheon.

A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the 91ÊÓÆµ Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.

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Honors Education

A new 91ÊÓÆµgraduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony.

91ÊÓÆµCelebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies

The 91ÊÓÆµ alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. 

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

91ÊÓÆµAlumna to Lead the Cleveland Foundation

91ÊÓÆµ alumna Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the Cleveland Foundation’s 10th president and CEO.

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NYC Fashion watch party

Live in New York - The Annual 91ÊÓÆµFashion Show

Kent State's NYC Fashion campus hosted a livestreamed watch party of the Fashion Show in Kent. 

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Distinguished Honors Alumni 2023 Award

Honors College 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Honored

The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 91ÊÓÆµ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize alumni who have served the col…

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Help 91ÊÓÆµCelebrate Another Trip Around the Sun

Help 91ÊÓÆµCelebrate Another Trip Around the Sun

Our university turns 113 on May 19, and we are celebrating with our second 91ÊÓÆµDay of Giving! Join us and help light the path forward for our students by supporting scholarships. All donors who make a gift of $50 or more will receive a 91ÊÓÆµluggage tag to help you travel in blue and …

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Alumna Gail Pavliga

Gail Pavliga: Psychologist, Professor, Politician

Gail Pavliga, ’91, MA ’98, Ph.D., is a good listener, a quality that has been the common thread throughout her life as a student, mother, therapist and, most recently, state representative for Ohio House District 72.Pavliga didn’t plan to be a politician. When she first enrolled at Kent State, she w…

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