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Flashes of Brilliance, Then and Now

Educate, Innovate, Lead

�� has consistently served as a beacon of academic excellence, carving out a legacy as an institutional leader since its inception in the early 20th century. By continuously fostering innovation in educator preparation, trailblazing research, collaborative partnerships, and globalization, Kent State’s Golden Flashes have transformed regional initiatives into a powerful international footprint.

Igniting Leadership in Educator Preparation

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Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon Program

Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon

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Kent State Board of Trustees Celebrates Another Successful Graduating Class,  Hears Details of University’s Positive Embrace of AI

Kent State students celebrate at their commencement ceremony in May 2026.

The �� Board of Trustees celebrated student success following spring 2026 commencement ceremonies during its regular quarterly meeting held May 20 at The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Kent Campus. Kent State welcomed nearly 5,000 new graduates into its alumni family this spring alone – larger than some universities graduate all year. The successful spring graduating class was honored during commencement ceremonies held across Kent State campuses. During the Committee of the Whole session, the Board heard overviews of artificial inte...