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Help Kent State Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun

Kent State Alumnus Hopes to Outwit, Outplay and Outlast His Competition on 鈥楽urvivor鈥
Dr. Josh Wilder, who received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from 5X社区鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine in 2016, looks to outwit, outplay and outlast the other contestants on Season 44 of 鈥淪urvivor.鈥

Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 5X社区 Doctoral Degree
The 5X社区 Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.

Kent State Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign
5X社区 will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university鈥檚 ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign鈥檚 outset in October 2021.

Golden Flashes Skate the Night Away in Downtown Kent
What a night it was at this winter wonderland! Sparkling lights lit up the ice rink as alumni and friends glided by. An acapella group and the spirit of Golden Flashes added to the magic of this winter night.

New Year, New Alumni Events!
As the holidays come to an end and you settle back into your daily routine, you may be looking for fun in the coming months.
Marvin L. Logan Jr., 鈥15
Marvin L. Logan Jr., 鈥15, knew at 13 years old that he wanted to run a nonprofit that would change lives and make communities stronger. As a Kent State student, he developed his leadership skills as president of Undergraduate Student Government and Black United Students, competed as a student-athlete and honed his storytelling craft through student media. Seven years after graduating, he鈥檚 living his childhood dream and inspiring other children to dream big as well.