This spring, more than 4,800 Kent State University students became Kent State alumni in commencement ceremonies. Just for fun, each spring Kent State Today tracks the most frequently appearing names in the list of graduates. You can view the 2024 list here.There are some shake-ups in the top five names in this spring鈥檚 graduating class as compared to the top names of the Class of 2024. Of the traditionally female names, last year鈥檚 leader, 鈥淓mma,鈥 drops to No. 5 in 2025. 鈥淓mily鈥 retains the No. 2 position, 鈥淢adison鈥 dropped from No. 5 to No. 10, and 鈥淟auren,鈥 which was tied for second place an...
Broadcast journalism is a competitive world. But Kent State University's Sydney Brown, 鈥26, is already making her mark. The third-year journalism student from Avon, Ohio, has racked up an impressive array of achievements that showcase both her talent and the strength of the Journalism program in the School of Media and Journalism. Brown's dedication to her craft has not gone unnoticed. This semester alone, she has picked up multiple prestigious awards, including Kent State University's Student Leadership Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Her journalistic promise earned her the ...
Some of Kent State's international students and their families enjoyed a summer luncheon outside Van Campen Hall, hosted by Kent State's International Student and Scholar Services and the Office of Global Education. The office's staff recognizes that some international students may not be able to return home over the university's summer break. Jef Davis, Ph.D., associate director, International Student & Scholar Services, said that this year there was a larger number of students on campus this summer than in years past and the university wanted to give th...
Athletic Visit Days
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It鈥檚 with heartfelt gratitude that the College of Public Health extends best wishes to the faculty and staff as they begin a new chapter. Your dedication and leadership will be greatly missed. Tracy Figurella, M.P.H.Tracy Figurella, M.P.H., is leaving the College of Public Health for Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio, Inc., where she will serve as the manager of the Community Information Exchange Network in Stark County. Figurella has been with Kent State University since 2019 working as the senior external relations officer for the College of Pub...
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Dear PageUp Performance Supervisors,As we approach the end of the 2025 Performance Management Review Cycle at Kent State University, we would like to remind you to schedule your one-on-one meetings with members of your teams if you have not already done so.Additionally, please ensure that all evaluation steps are completed by Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Your timely participation is crucial for a smooth and effective evaluation process.If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Talent Management or Employee and Labor Relations at performance@kent.edu.New S...