Alumni News
Ā鶹¾«Ń” isnāt just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio ā itās where more than 280,000 alumni earned degrees that propelled them forward on pathways to success.
From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably Ā鶹¾«Ń”ā where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
Kent Student Ambassadors Spread Kindness and Cheer During Giving Tuesday Campaign
Dec. 12, 2023
During the 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign, the Kent Student Ambassadors, a Ā鶹¾«Ń” professional and service oriented student organization, found new ways of giving back to the community. In the month of November, they created and planned volunteer activitiesā¦
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Isaac Arthur, ā01
Nov. 30, 2023
Isaac Arthur, ā01, loves to discuss the infinite possibilities of space. His enthusiasm has led him to more than 767,000 subscribers and 600 videos on his YouTube channel āScience & Futurism with Isaac Arthur.ā He attracted the attention of the National Space Society,ā¦
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This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
Oct. 23, 2023
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.At Ā鶹¾«Ń”, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving bringsā¦
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Tom Batiuk, ā69
Sept. 29, 2023
From the time he was a young child, Tom Batiuk, ā69, knew he wanted to be a cartoonist. The Funky Winkerbean creator drew inspiration for his characters and storylines from his real world, including his time at Kent State.
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Bill Hoover, ā71
Aug. 31, 2023
Amid the tremendous cultural change unfolding in the early 1970s, Bill Hoover, ā71, co-founded the Kent Gay Liberation Front with Dr. Dolores Noll and Gail Pertz, to foster a community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their supporters.
Read More »The Ā鶹¾«Ń” Alumni Association Announces New Members For Its National Board of Directors
Aug. 28, 2023
The following new members have been appointed to the Ā鶹¾«Ń”Alumni Association National Board of Directors for a three-year term, which began July 1: Jeff Guritza, of Brecksville, Ohio, is the vice president of marketing at SOPREMA USA. He earned a Bachelor of Science inā¦
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Legacies Change Lives: Katie Carpenter ā23
Aug. 16, 2023
Katie Carpenter, ā23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to developā¦
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Scolin MacLean, ā90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
Aug. 16, 2023
āI look at Ā鶹¾«Ń”as a family member ā everyone collectively ā that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can. I have family members that I want to take care of, and I want to do the same for Kent State.ā Scolin MacLeanās, ā90, passion for Kent Stateā¦
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Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
Aug. 16, 2023
The experiences Earl K. Miller, ā85, Ph.D., had at Ā鶹¾«Ń”inspired him to give back. As a first-generation college student, Earl K. Miller, ā85, Ph.D., struggled to fund his education, and this experience motivated him to help students at Ā鶹¾«Ń” who faceā¦
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Ā鶹¾«Ń”Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need
May 30, 2023
In honor of Ā鶹¾«Ń”ās 113th birthday, Ā鶹¾«Ń”launched 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 Ā鶹¾«Ń”with more than 500 generous donors giving inā¦
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