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Flash Forward

Alberto Vázquez, '21

I believe all students should have a study abroad experience.

Student Spotlight - Katie Butler

Art is a way to contextualize the political climate and make sense of a tumultuous world.

Kent State Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond

�鶹��ý President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Introducing Randale L. Richmond, Kent State’s Next Director of Athletics

Members of the �鶹��ý community are invited to watch a virtual press conference to meet Randale L. Richmond, the university’s next director of athletics. Kent State President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton will formally introduce Richmond as the university’s 12th director of athletics at a virtual press conference 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15.

Meet Academic Advisor, Jeremi Weidner

Samantha Toth conducted the following interview with Academic Advisor Jeremi Weidner. 

Cotton in the Curriculum Awards Grant to School of Fashion for the Fourth Year in a Row

From the iconic outfits made famous by Michael Jackson to the hit television show “What Not to Wear,” the fashion industry continues to e

Drummer-Ferrell Adds Another Honor

In an academic year full of distinction, Kent State Dean of Students, Talea Drummer-Ferrell, gets to add another.

John Pippin, ’04

John Pippin, ’04, is a visionary entrepreneur with an affinity for his alma mater—and a knack for pairing craft beers with donuts. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business, John entered corporate America. Ten years later, he and his wife Shelley decided to take a risk for love—the love of donuts, craft beer and Cleveland, that is. They opened Brewnuts in 2013, the first donut bar in the country serving craft beer-based donuts.

Sarah Shendy, ’06

Sarah Shendy, ’06, found the passion that fueled her career in law enforcement during her time at �鶹��ý. Sarah is a police officer and proud Kent State alumna—and in June 2020, she became the first Director of the Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment, a newly established office in the state legislature.

Tribute: Alan Canfora

Thomas Grace, BA ’72, reflects on the legacy of his friend and former roommate.

Leadership Center Names Amy Messmore March 2021 Student Leader of the Month

Senior Early Childhood Education major Amy Messmore is the recipient of the �鶹��ý Leadership Center’s Student Leader of t