Alumni
91ÊÓƵCelebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 91ÊÓƵ alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 91ÊÓƵ community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State’s eight-campus system.
Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92
Kathryn Tschiegg, ’92, is the founder and executive director of Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO), a nondenominational, Christian-based, humanitarian organization that brings medical services, education and community development to Central America.
Pilot Pride! Delta Captain Snaps Photo Showcasing Daughter Following In Her Footsteps
Delta Captain Stephanie Johnson is all smiles seeing her daughter, Alex Johnson, and Laura Wilson featured in a 91ÊÓƵadvertisement at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.
Public Relations Grad Talks Representation and Lessons Learned in Leadership, Business
Brandi Neloms, '09, is Chief Strategy Officer and co-owner of Sipping Black Only, a business dedicated to driving equity for Black founders in the beverage industry.
2020 Grad Transforms Journalism Degree into Political Communications Career
When Caty Payette, ’20, began working for Student Media, she didn’t imagine she’d one day work for a member of Congress. Yet since graduation, the journalism major has worked for three different U.S. Representatives, representing Ohio, Wisconsin and Alabama.
Getting to Know Your Neighbors
John Skrtic, a proud 91ÊÓƵalumnus and Cleveland Public Library’s chief of special projects and collections, enjoys archiving the people and places of Cleveland.
‘I AM FIRST Week’ Celebrates 91ÊÓƵAlumni
91ÊÓƵ is celebrating its first-generation students this week with a series of events and programs to spotlight and encourage current students who will be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to 91ÊÓƵ
91ÊÓƵ alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute.
Julianna Medina Politsky, ’02
Julianna Medina Politsky, ’02, harnesses Midwest grit to make a name for herself - and space for other women - in Hollywood
