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Danielle Hupp (far left) and Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement staff members pose with Flash for a photo to encourage people to participate in the "Flashes Give Back" Week. (File photo from 2019) 

Kent State alumni, community can “join in, give back and say thanks” during Flashes Give Back Week

Zoë Blank Reporter April 3, 2021

Philanthropy Week and Alumni Day of Service have merged to unite Golden Flashes during the first annual Flashes Give Back Week.  The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement is using Flashes Give...

Sam Harper is the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s new vice president of data intelligence and technology.

Second Kent State alumnus hired at small colorectal cancer nonprofit organization

Zoë Blank Reporter March 9, 2021

A small organization of only 45 people in Washington, D.C., now employs two Kent State alumni.The Colorectal Cancer Alliance recently hired Kent State alumnus Sam Harper as the vice president of data intelligence...

Jody Patterson, associate director of Career Education and Development, presents the agenda for the Feb. 3 “Finding Opportunities” Career Coffee Talk.

Alumni and students offered professional development help through weekly “Career Coffee Talks”

Zoë Blank Reporter February 7, 2021

The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement has partnered with Career Exploration and Development to bring Kent State alumni a series of events to help them gain skills for their future careers. Career...

Corey Conners chipping out of a sand trap at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Conners was wearing a poppy pin in honor of Remembrance Day. Taken from Conners’ Twitter account (@coreconn). Nov. 11, 2020.

Conners cracks top 10 at The Masters

Owen MacMillan Sports editor November 15, 2020

2014 Kent State grad Corey Conners finished tied for 10th in the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.Kent State golf has a long and prestigious history, but cracking the top 10 at...

Golden Girls by Kent State alumna Jennifer Datchuk. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Datchuk.

Kent State alumna wins United States Artist fellowship

Shelby Reeves Reporter February 9, 2020

Kent State Alumna Jennifer Ling Datchuk won a $50,000 art fellowship from United States Artists, which is given to the most compelling artists of various mediums working and living in the United States.“I...

Leslie Srodek-Johnson poses with cookie cakes. Srodek-Johnson won $10,000 on the Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge. Courtesy of Leslie Srodek-Johnson.

Kent State journalism alumna wins Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge

Shelby Reeves Alumni Affairs reporter January 25, 2020

Kent State alumna Leslie Srodek-Johnson was featured on one of Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge cooking competitions. During what she said felt like a whirlwind, Srodek-Johnson beat out four other...

Steve Albert points at someone he recognizes in the Kent Stater's newsroom on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.

Steve Albert returns for hockey alumni weekend

Dana O'Black, sports reporter November 17, 2019

Every Sunday, Steve Albert writes an email to the student broadcasting team with his feedback of the weekend’s broadcast. Albert said that giving this opportunity to students and being able to mentor...

The 2019 Washington Program in National Issues students at the Capitol Building during a coffee hour with Senator Sherrod Brown. 

Kent State’s Washington Program in National Issues gives students future opportunities

Juniors and seniors at Kent State who are curious about the government or have a passion for politics can apply to the Washington D.C. internship program.The program was started in 1973 by the main founder...

Charlie wearing Sherry Simms, Compact Lipstick: Rose, copper, enamel paint, sterling, lipstick, 2004.

KSU Downtown Gallery to explore gender identity through jewelry

Alexandra Sobczak October 30, 2018

“Jewelry and Gender: Challenging the Norms,” the newest exhibition at the KSU Downtown Gallery, will challenge the gender binary and explore gender identities through jewelry art.The opening reception...

Brandy and Dan Marks on a recent trip to the mountains.

‘Kiss on the K’ honorary couples reminisce days at Kent State

Krista Renaldo October 6, 2018

"Kiss on the K" was introduced to Kent State’s Homecoming festivities in 2011. Alumni, students and faculty alike gather on Risman Plaza and share a kiss on the "K." Every year, couples submit nominations...

The Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2018.

Alumni Association cuts dues-based membership program

Krista Renaldo September 9, 2018

Kent State students will now get free benefits from the university just for graduating. Starting in November, alumni will no longer have to pay for exclusive membership benefits such as merchandise discounts,...

Kent State Alumni Association will hold its 10th annual service event this spring

Moira Reed March 5, 2018

Alumni service day gives former flashes a chance to reconnect with old friends while helping out the local Kent area community.“We are expecting over 500 alumni across the country and internally to participate,...