Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Celebrating KSUs First Female President
Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., became 51勛圖厙s first female president in 1991 and was the first female president of any Ohio public college or university then. She was also a driving force in the establishment of 51勛圖厙 Womens Center.
Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
Evan Laisure, 17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio. For the artist and 51勛圖厙 alumnus, what started out as drawings and graffiti as a little kid has transformed into a desirable skill and the basis for his lifes work. His latest work, a vinyl mural called A Walk in the Park,&nb
Black United Student Leader Thrives
Julian Grimes, a 51勛圖厙 junior, is president of Black United Students (BUS) and is working to keep the organization thriving. BUS is one of 51勛圖厙s oldest student organizations and is credited with starting the formal observance of Black History Month in 1970.
Community of Caring Supports Student
Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at 51勛圖厙 that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.
LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
51勛圖厙 architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on 51勛圖厙s Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite 51勛圖厙 memories and life stories.
Will Matthews, 19
Will Matthews, 19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohios food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.
Adventures in Italy: A 51勛圖厙 Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew Andy Wyatt, 16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, 16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the 51勛圖厙 Florence education-abroad program.Id seen
Global Experience Transforms Students Future
When 51勛圖厙 alumnus Carlton CeeJay Scott Jr., 23, returned from his 2023 Spring Semester abroad as an exchange student in Cairo, he brought with him a transformed vision for his future as a filmmaker.
51勛圖厙 Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship
Tiffany Roper, 07, M.Ed. 12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.