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"HR Like a Boss" is John Bernatovicz's new book inspired from a lecture he gave at the university in 2018. (Courtesy of John Bernatovicz)

Alumnus’ ideas comes to life through new book

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter October 20, 2023

Even though John Bernatovicz graduated from college in 1996, being a Golden Flash continues to drive him in his professional life.  In 2018, Bernatovicz stood in front of an audience of over 100 business-concentrated...

The premiere of "October Roses" is coming to campus on Oct. 13, 2023. (Courtesy of Jasmine Pennino)

Alumnus directs a new movie with premiere coming to campus

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 12, 2023

The university’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement will hold a reception, movie premiere and panel discussion for the alumni-created film “October Roses” on Oct. 13 in the KIVA Auditorium. Jasmine...

Mike Jackson, Kent State alumnus, joins Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism as a professional-in-residence. 

Kent State alumnus brings professional insights for MDJ students

Chong Chen Reporter February 23, 2022

Kent State alumnus Mike Jackson will use his experience in advertising and marketing to help students realize how great work is produced in the place where his dream began. A marketing executive with...

OPINION: The genius of Brett Favre (yes, that Brett Favre) and how to relate it to your everyday life

Ross McDonnell Opinion Writer March 10, 2021

Right now, I would be willing to guess that at least a fair amount of you reading this are pretty stressed out and overwhelmed right now. Happens to all of us. I get overwhelmed pretty easily myself, and...

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...

Hector Rodriguez (middle) salutes aside members of Veterans United for D.C. Statehood in May 2017.

Kent State alumnus invited to attend Biden inauguration after fighting for D.C. statehood

Zoë Blank Reporter February 25, 2021

Hector Rodriguez, Kent State alumnus and founder of Veterans United for D.C. Statehood, said he was honored and humbled to be selected by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents the District of Columbia,...

The product packaging of the Never Ending Defender.

A ball, a sketch pad, some wire and a dream: How a Kent alumnus thinks he can revolutionize basketball training

Dante Centofanti Sports Reporter January 26, 2021

As winter arrives, gyms across Northeast Ohio are slowly starting to hear the chorus of balls being dribbled and sneakers squeaking on hardwood. As these young players hoop in uncertain times, one Kent...

Teddy Robb photo 1

Q&A with Teddy Robb — the Kent State alumnus forging his own path in country music

Maria McGinnis October 31, 2018

Teddy Robb is an Akron native and a Kent State alumnus (He graduated with a business administration degree.) He’s finding success in the country music scene with his debut song “Lead Me On,”...