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The Black Squirrel Gift Shop in downtown Kent, Ohio on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Former Kent State students celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Jimmy Miller February 14, 2016

When Patricia Barry is asked about her days at Kent State, she simply says she had a fun time. Any details beyond that, she refrains from sharing, laughing instead as she repeats, “It was a lot of fun.”What...

EHHS prepares for 6th annual Hall of Fame

Toni Hunt October 7, 2015

With the College of Education, Health and Human Services’ (EHHS) sixth annual hall of fame ceremony, its newest inductees help motivate developing professionals to be leaders in today’s society.EHHS’s...

Taylor Award Winner, Christine Plonsky, watches a video put together for her during the JMC Awards in Franklin Hall on Friday Oct. 2, 2015.

Texas women’s athletics director speaks at alumni ceremony

Ian Flickinger October 4, 2015

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication welcomed back alumna Chris Plonsky, the current director of women’s athletics at the University of Texas, on Friday for the 2015 Alumni Awards Ceremony.KentPlonsky...

Edelman inducted into Varsity K Hall of Fame

Stephen Means October 3, 2015

Former Kent State stand out Julian Edelman was inducted into the “Varsity K” Hall of Fame during halftime of the game.  “(Kent State is) a crucial part of my foundation,” Edelman said. “I learned...

Kent residents Ruth and Syd Crause sit and enjoy the new Flapper Style exhibit at the Kent State Fashion Museum during the opening reception on Thursday Sept. 24, 2015.

Fashion School roaring over 1920s Fashion

Felicia Guadagni October 3, 2015

Kent State University alumni, former students and current students gathered in the Kent State museum’s Murphy Auditorium Oct. 3 for a tie-in lecture for the exhibit “Flapper Style: Fashions of the...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Julian Edelman returns to Kent State as NFL star, proud alum

Jimmy Miller October 3, 2015

 Just a week before the biggest game of his life, NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman still had his mind on Kent State.Prior to last year’s Super Bowl, Edelman tweeted a “Throwback Thursday” with video...

John Butte embraces Flash Track recipient Danielle Wiggins during the JMC Awards in Franklin Hall on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.

Journalism and Mass Communication awards four outstanding alumni

Alexis Wohler October 2, 2015

 JMC hosted an Alumni Awards Ceremony in Franklin Hall Oct. 2 honoring four distinguished alumni from Kent State’s JMC programs.The Dean Amy Reynolds, President Beverly Warren and the Director of Journalism...

Black United Students to host annual comedy show

Daria Gaither September 30, 2015

After a long day of Homecoming festivities, students and alumni can relax in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom on Saturday, Oct. 3 for the Black United Students' annual Comedy Show.This is a free...

Screenshot of announcement video posted to Kent State University Alumni Association's YouTube account

NFL player Julian Edelman announced as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

Emily Mills August 3, 2015

New England Patriots player Julian Edelman, a former Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback, will return as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal in Kent State’s Homecoming ceremonies Oct. 3.“It’s exciting...

Kent State alumni honored for their exceptional contributions

Gabrielle Martinez October 18, 2014

A night of cocktails and sophistication set the mood as Kent State alumni were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the first-ever Alumni Awards Ceremony.  The Alumni Association sponsored...

Dogs Days of Summer coming in August

Josh Yager July 23, 2014

The Kent State University Alumni Association will host Dog Days of Summer, an alumni dog walk, Aug. 2 at Kent State’s main campus. The walk will begin at the Student Green outside the Student Center.Joy...

Warren starts tour with feedback from regionals, alumni

Josh Yager July 2, 2014

President Beverly Warren will spend the first six months on the road for a listening tour, which launched Tuesday, July 1 at the Ashtabula regional campus. Warren’s goal is to hear the thoughts of the...