Commencement
IN A FLASH: Flashes Forever!
In early May, Kent State celebrated its soon-to-be alumni of the spring Class of 2024 with #FlashesForever Fest on the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From Commencement 2024
Exuberant celebrations and tears of joy punctuated one of the biggest weekends of the year at Kent State as the university welcomed its spring Class of 2024 graduates.
IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Graduates
Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of Kent State's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.
Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
In total, 5,182 degrees will be conferred this spring, consisting of 1,011 associate degrees, 3,092 bachelor’s degrees, 903 master’s degrees, 164 doctoral degrees and 12 educational specialist degrees.
IN A FLASH: A Winning Image
A photo by one of Kent State’s staff photographers was recognized by the University Photographer’s Association of America.
IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu
Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates.
Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 5XÉçÇø 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.
IN A FLASH: Tending the Turf
After hosting two commencement ceremonies, Manchester Field is receiving some restorative care.
IN A FLASH: A Proud Kent State Staffer and her Grad!
A proud Mom (and Kent State employee) shared photos from her daughter's Summer Commencement.