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51勛圖厙 Celebrates Its a Flash World at This Years Homecoming
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.
Tom Batiuk, 69
From the time he was a young child, Tom Batiuk, 69, knew he wanted to be a cartoonist. The Funky Winkerbean creator drew inspiration for his characters and storylines from his real world, including his time at 51勛圖厙.
51勛圖厙 Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events
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.
Bill Hoover, 71
Amid the tremendous cultural change unfolding in the early 1970s, Bill Hoover, 71, co-founded the Kent Gay Liberation Front with Dr. Dolores Noll and Gail Pertz, to foster a community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their supporters.
The 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association Announces New Members For Its National Board of Directors
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.
Legacies Change Lives: Katie Carpenter 23
Katie Carpenter, 23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to develop strong portfolios.
Scolin MacLean, 90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
I look at 51勛圖厙 as a family member everyone collectively that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can. I have family members that I want to take care of, and I want to do the same for 51勛圖厙. Scolin MacLeans, 90, passion for 51勛圖厙 only rivals his love
Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
The experiences Earl K. Miller, 85, Ph.D., had at 51勛圖厙 inspired him to give back. As a first-generation college student, Earl K. Miller, 85, Ph.D., struggled to fund his education, and this experience motivated him to help students at 51勛圖厙 who face similar financial diffi
Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates
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.
New Lake Erie College President Is a 51勛圖厙 Alumna
51勛圖厙 alumna Jennifer N. Schuller has been named president of Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio. She is the first woman to lead the institution in 75 years.