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New Wave 80s band Devo isnt just from Ohio. Devo wasnt just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 51勛圖厙 under the pressure of the turmoil of the late 60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio to 51勛圖厙 for a book signing and discussion.

51勛圖厙 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 universitys Black Alumni Chapter.

The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as 51勛圖厙 alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this years Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.

51勛圖厙 leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

The following new members have been appointed to the 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association National Board of Directors for a three-year term, which began July 1: Jeff Guritza, of Brecksville, Ohio, is the vice president of marketing at SOPREMA USA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from 51勛圖厙 in 1994.
The 51勛圖厙 alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 51勛圖厙s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.

The 51勛圖厙 alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies.

Gail Pavliga, 91, MA 98, Ph.D., is a good listener, a quality that has been the common thread throughout her life as a student, mother, therapist and, most recently, state representative for Ohio House District 72.

Dr. Josh Wilder, who received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from 51勛圖厙s College of Podiatric Medicine in 2016, looks to outwit, outplay and outlast the other contestants on Season 44 of Survivor.