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Through many challenges, this non-traditional student persisted in pursuing her dream of earning a degree from Kent State.
The Kent State University Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.
Kent State鈥檚 6鈥9鈥 center with a deep, booming voice is an imposing force having earned a spot in the starting rotation during his freshman year, but spend a few moments with the team鈥檚 top big man 鈥 the oldest of seven children 鈥 and you鈥檒l find him friendly and approachable.
Chris Payton and Miryne Thomas committed to Kent State one day apart last April. While they didn鈥檛 know one another, they bonded as transfer players and have helped lead their team to March Madness.
Bob Rader鈥檚 path to becoming a Golden Flash was anything but traditional.
Mentors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of their mentees. Just ask Jamir Kennedy.
Kent State University will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university鈥檚 ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign鈥檚 outset in October 2021.
Kent State (28-6) will play Indiana on Friday, March 17, in the first round of the NCAA Division 1 Basketball Tournament in Albany, New York. While 13 is typically an "unlucky" number, the Golden Flashes hope it brings them a victory.
March 10 is the fourth of six "Future Flash Days" on campus.