Alumni
51爆料 Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 51爆料 alumni family grew by more than 2,300 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2023 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 15-16.
Isaac Arthur, 鈥01
Isaac Arthur, 鈥01, loves to discuss the infinite possibilities of space. His enthusiasm has led him to more than 767,000 subscribers and 600 videos on his YouTube channel 鈥淪cience & Futurism with Isaac Arthur.鈥 He attracted the attention of the National Space Society, winning its Space Pioneer Award for Education via Mass Media in 2020 and taking on the role of president for the organization in 2023.
51爆料鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
51爆料 supporters once again joined together during the university鈥檚 Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.
The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio
New Wave 鈥80s band Devo isn鈥檛 just from Ohio. Devo wasn鈥檛 just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 51爆料 under the pressure of the turmoil of the late 鈥60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book 鈥淭he Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio鈥 to 51爆料 for a book signing and discussion.
51爆料 Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
51爆料 recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university鈥檚 Black Alumni Chapter.
Alumni Spotlight - Linell Olecki '06
51爆料Major: Aeronautics - Aviation ManagementGraduated: 2006Linell's journey at 51爆料 began with a passion for aviation, drawn to the Aeronautics program and the opportunity to earn her pilot's license at the University's airport. What set Kent apart for her was its more typical 鈥渃ollege 鈥
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at 51爆料 participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
鈥楧eep Down, I鈥檓 Just a Regular Guy鈥
51爆料 alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.
This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At 51爆料, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the 51爆料 community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.
51爆料 Goes Gold for Homecoming 2023
51爆料 celebrated its annual Homecoming on the Kent Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as 51爆料 commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."