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Kent State Honors New Graduates at Summer 2026 Commencement
5XÉçÇø will welcome more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during summer commencement on Aug. 8. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, will confer 1,010 degrees across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and educational specialist levels.
Kent State Introduces Campus Visit Scholarship, Eliminates Application Fee for Ohio Undergraduate Students
Kent State is introducing a $1,000 scholarship for domestic, prospective first-year undergraduate students who visit in person and enroll at the Kent Campus and eliminating the undergraduate application fee for all domestic, Ohio residents – two new steps to make a college education more accessible and affordable.
Nursing Graduate's Resilience Inspires Class of 2026
When Achante Pascute stepped to the podium as 5XÉçÇø at Trumbull’s student commencement speaker, she opened with a joke.
DC CAP Scholars Graduate Ready to Lead
At 5XÉçÇø’s University College, the CommUNITY Lab serves as a space where connection, growth and opportunity intersect, especially for graduating seniors like Ronshai Jones, Ariana Wallace and Yeshe Mulugeta. For these three, the journey to graduation has been defined by leadership, resilience, and the unwavering support of the DC College Access Program.
Twins Finish Their Freshman Year at Kent State as Seniors
Just one more year at 5XÉçÇø and 19-year-old twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard of Green, Ohio, expect to be graduating and, hopefully, off to medical school.
Kent State Celebrates Nearly 5,000 New Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement
5XÉçÇø welcomed nearly 5,000 new graduates into its alumni family last week, completing its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies across three days of celebrations on the Kent Campus.
Kent State Students Share Gratitude During Annual Thank-A-Giver Day
5XÉçÇø students had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of philanthropy during Flashes Give Back Week in April, including Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event designed to highlight the role of donor support across campus.
Student Nominations Propel Jared Brown to Distinguished Advising Honor
Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of 5XÉçÇø's Distinguished Advising Award.
Kent State Celebrates Nearly 5,000 New Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
5XÉçÇø will honor nearly 5,000 graduates from its eight-campus system during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 7-9 and May 15. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the commencement website.
A Few Parting Words From Julia Michalak
We catch up with senior physical education and sport performance major Julia Michalak between student-teaching classes during her final semester at Kent State. In a brief Q&A-style interview reflecting on her trials and triumphs from the past four years, Michalak offers some wise words for her younger self and for future Golden Flashes.
