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Graduating students share post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair

Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV Reporter October 14, 2024

Students graduating in December share their favorite part about Kent State as well as their post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair at the university's bookstore. Seniors bought their caps and gowns...

Metal detectors. No banners, flags or clear bags. Expect heightened security at university commencements after protests

  CNN -- Madelyn Gamble’s journey to graduation at Indiana University has been bookended by forces beyond her control. Gamble spent freshman year taking online university courses...

Images of graduates line a wall in the Student Multicultural Center on Nov. 11, 2023.

Post-graduation jitters: Students share uncertainty for the future

Sydney Graham, Reporter April 24, 2024

With graduation coming up in just a few weeks, many students are uncertain about what the future holds.  Some seniors describe this feeling as “post-graduation jitters.” As these last few weeks...

The tent on Manchester Field at Karamu Ya Wahitimu, a pre-commencement ceremony, on May 10, 2023.

Kent State University graduates look toward the future

Destiny Torres, Reporter May 26, 2023

On the weekend of May 12, Kent State University saw nearly 5,500 students walk across the stage as they moved their tassels from one side to the other. Whether it be taking some time to figure out what’s...

A graduate is given their stole at this year's Karamu Ya Wahitimu pre-commencement ceremony on May 10, 2023.

Karamu Ya Wahitimu celebrates multicultural graduates

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2023

The tent on Manchester field echoed with the cheers of proud families and friends during the Karamu Ya Wahitimu Celebración de los Graduados Wednesday.  Students danced, smiled and cried as they commenced...

Attendees watched as Virginia Addicott, member of the Kent State University Board of Trustees, addressed the graduates May 13, 2022.

The celebration of graduates and the university continued on day two of commencement

Jesse Khalil, Reporter May 14, 2022

The faint clicking of high heels and rustling of graduation programs fell silent once Kent State University President Todd Diacon and his party were escorted to the stage at the Education, Health and...

University provides guidance for students experiencing issues with GPS degree audit function

Alexandra Golden, Assigning Editor March 18, 2022

The university registrar is working to correct the complication with the Graduate Planning System’s degree audit function, according to an email sent to students Thursday. The degree audit combines...

University officals announce spring commencement schedule, similar to that of spring 2021

Zaria Johnson, Editor-in-chief March 16, 2022

University events and protocol officials announced the commencement schedule for the spring 2022 graduating class. In-person ceremonies will be held at Manchester Field, off of Petrarca Drive adjacent...

Family members and guests were encouraged to stand with their graduates and congratulate them before receiving their diplomas on May 13, 2021.

Class of 2021 reflects on Kent State, COVID experiences as in-person commencement ceremonies resume

Editor's Note: The following story has been updated to include photographs of graduates Gianna DaPra and Jordan Bigelow. High fives were exchanged and excited cheers rang through Centennial Court Green...

Graduation Q & A

Q&A: Spring commencements and ceremonies

Emma Andrus Reporter April 11, 2021

As the spring 2021 semester comes to a close, celebrations for graduating students are soon to be underway. Kent State announced its plans to host optional in-person commencement ceremonies in an email...

Attendees posing at the 2019 LavGrad ceremony.

LGBTQ+ Center prepares virtual environment for Lavender Graduation

Cameron Aloway Reporter April 6, 2021

During the week of April 26, the LGBTQ+ Center will host its annual Lavender Graduation. The ceremony highlights graduating LGBTQ+ students and allies at Kent State.To accommodate for restrictions due...

The pandemic has created new challenges for graduating students.

Graduation and life after college during a pandemic

Camryn Kocher Reporter March 30, 2021

College students are facing new and unique challenges during the pandemic including worries about the future and stress about job prospects. Many are having trouble finding internships because of the pandemic...