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Alumni

The 2023 Kent State University Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

Kent State University recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

Couples who met at Kent State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

Kent State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

Kent State Football team

Kent State University celebrated its annual Homecoming on the Kent Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as Kent State commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."

Homecoming Parade at Kent State

The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as Kent State University alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.

Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath, Ohio giving Flashes the "thumbs up" sign

A Kent State alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes. 

Kent State Grad Mary Seats

Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of Kent State University, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at Kent State with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

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

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

Mother and daughter at Families weekend

On September 29 and 30, families of Kent State students were honored with fun events and activities during the university's annual Parents and Families Weekend.