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Krystin and Adam Fletcher after getting engaged at Kiss on the K in 2016. 

Kent State couples honored with Kiss on the K, the “wildest homecoming tradition”

Ben Vrobel Administration reporter October 11, 2020

The once-called “wildest homecoming tradition” resurfaced Thursday as couples who met at Kent State celebrated how the university brought them together. The tradition started when the K on Risman...

Members of the Kent Alumni band were able to join current members in cheering on the men’s basketball team in their game against Akron on Jan. 31. Courtesy of the McDonnell family.

Band alumni return to cheer on Flashes

Shelby Reeves Reporter January 31, 2020

Kent band alumni came together Friday to attend the men's basketball game against Akron and pack the MACC in gold. A record number of 35 alumni signed up for this event. These members were able to join...

Screenshot from KentWired.com

Alumni Association supports students post-graduation

Danie Minor November 22, 2015

Students at Kent State pass the Williamson Alumni Center many times, but most do not know the purpose of the Alumni Association. A lot of students think they are the people who call you immediately after...

Alumni Association to host KSU on Canvas

Danie Minor November 19, 2015

The Alumni Association will host KSU on Canvas this Saturday, an evening of spending time with friends and alumni while painting and sipping on various wines."KSU on Canvas is a fun way for alumni to meet...

Electa Royal and Alex Vasquez, students at Kent State, kiss amidst other couples during Kiss on the K in Risman Plaza on October 3, 2015.

“Kiss on the K” named wildest Homecoming tradition by online magazine

Danielle Minor October 22, 2015

The Lala, an online magazine, recently named Kent State one of its "Six Schools with the Wildest Homecoming Traditions" for its annual "Kiss on the K."During the event, all couples who met at Kent State...

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...

KSU to host first alumni weekend

Justin Graci May 1, 2014

The first alumni weekend event at Kent State will be held June 6.The events that Friday include golfing, canoeing, a downtown tour and a free outdoor concert, while on Saturday, alumni will be welcomed...