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Kent State Alum Eli Kalil is spending two years as a Presidential Management Fellow at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.

From Voter Registration Volunteer to Presidential Management Fellow

Two-time alumnus Eli Kalil, who is finishing up his first year as a Presidential Management Fellow at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, said his degrees prepared him well for the field of healthcare administration

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Flash with his suitcase, preparing to visit Kent State locations and offices around the globe as he searches for the perfect place to celebrate Kent State’s birthday.

Kent State Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need

In honor of ’s 113th birthday, Kent State launched its second annual Day of Giving May 19. This Day of Giving, the blue and gold community joined together to celebrate another trip around the sun for Kent State with more than 500 generous donors giving in support of student scho…

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Alumni and Giving

CPM 2023 graduate with children

IN A FLASH: Walking the Stage

Commencement ceremonies for 's College of Podiatric Medicine's Class of 2023 were held on the university's Kent Campus. 

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Kent State President Todd Diacon speaks at May 2023 Commencement.

President Todd Diacon’s Commencement Speech Lauded

When President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohio’s public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university. 

“There is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our state’s public universities and against, quite frankly, ,” Diacon told thousands gathered for commencement. 

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How will Senate Bill 83 affect Kent State students, staff and faculty?

How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect Kent State’s Students, Staff and Faculty? 

Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Education Enhancement Act, is a far-reaching bill that includes a proposal for rules aimed at ending mandated diversity training. 

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How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect Kent State’s Students, Staff and Faculty? 

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Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for Kent State

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate ’s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving. 

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Sincere Carry and Malique Jacobs at Spring Commencement

IN A FLASH: Tassels - Flipped!

With a flip of a tassel, Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 transformed from students to alumni. 

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