Alumni Success
Mary Kay Cabot's career covering Cleveland sports began with a simple internship at The Plain Dealer while she was a student at Kent State University. More than 40 years later, that internship has led to the highest honor in professional football journalism.
From April 21-26, Golden Flashes came together in remarkable ways to make an impact during Flashes Give Back Week, a weeklong initiative celebrating all the ways Flashes give back.
One Kent State graduate’s journey to find the right prosthesis led to a monumental win for limb loss awareness in Ohio.
“We were supposed to look like Betty Grable and play ball like Joe DiMaggio.”
Alumnus Shares ‘Layered Leadership’ Insights With Students and Administrators Through Recent Behind-the-Book Interview
Kent State University alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at Kent State will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
An Unexpected Journey from Steel Worker to Champion of Black Students and Alumni at Kent State
Sophia Matar, B.S. ’24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in nformation technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It’s a gift from a Kent State alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
While some first-year students arrive at Kent State University undecided on their major and career choice, Renee Richard, ’76, had her path for the future mapped out.