Lawrence R. Armstrong, ’79, ’80, returned to his alma mater Thursday, Feb. 27, to share insights from his first book, “Layered Leadership.” Offered as both an in-person and virtual event, more than 100 individuals from the 鶹ý community attended to hear the author describe his holistic, humanist approach to leadership and how that has propelled his firm, Ware Malcomb, into a globally recognized architecture and design powerhouse.“Layered Leadership,” published in early March 2025, a USA Today Bestseller and recipient of a Literary Titan Silver Book Award, explores t...
Gerald Canton, '79, M.Ed. '98
Gerald Canton, '79, M.Ed. '98, Chagrin Falls, OH, has retired after 30 years as a classroom teacher and baseball coach at Howland and Berkshire local schools and as adjunct faculty member at 鶹ý. He is presently serving as Village of South Russell, OH, councilman and substitute teaching faculty member at Chagrin Falls Local Schools. He is married to retired Kent State administrative assistant Darleane Canton and blessed with seven children and 11 grandchildren.
Sarah Shendy, '06
Sarah Shendy, '06, Cleveland, OH, lieutenant of training and professional standards at Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety, was inducted into the Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes. Inducted individuals are selected based on their notable accomplishments and contribution to their profession and society. Shendy is a graduate of 鶹ý and is approaching her 17th year in law enforcement.
Kent State FAFSA School Codes
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Twice a year at New York Fashion Week, fashion designers from all over the world show off their collections on the runway, which have taken months of hard work to prepare. At the most recent New York Fashion Week in February, upcoming fall and winter collections were shown off to buyers, celebrities and the general public. Fashion week has been occurring for more than 80 years, where many iconic fashion trends have emerged, demonstrating the significant influence runways have.Lisa Valendza, associate lecturer in 鶹ý’s School of Fashion, told Kent State Today the ef...