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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Grad Mary Seats

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs

Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

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Bob Christy, Kent State’s senior photography coordinator, holds his camera while covering Spring 2022 Commencement.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

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Tom Batiuk, ’69

From the time he was a young child, Tom Batiuk, ’69, 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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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, leads a group of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

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Mother and daughter at Families weekend

Flash Families Celebrate Their Students

On September 29 and 30, families of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students were honored with fun events and activities during the university's annual Parents and Families Weekend.

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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at Kent State. 

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A table covered in aeronautics lanyards with attached pilot wings

Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.

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Serene (Hawes) Montgomery presents her research to CAED.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡CAED & Honors College Graduate Announced As 2023 Portz Scholar

The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€¯College of Architecture and Environmental Design and Honors College  graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to be named a Portz&nb…

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Serene (Hawes) Montgomery presents her research to CAED.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Honors College Graduate Announced as 2023 Portz Scholar

The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€¯Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.   “Ea…

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Bill Hoover, ’71

Amid the tremendous cultural change unfolding in the early 1970s, Bill Hoover, ’71, co-founded the Kent Gay Liberation Front with Dr. Dolores Noll and Gail Pertz, to foster a community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their supporters.

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