Alumni

Alumni Spotlight - Jim Sebastian
Jim "SeaBass" Sebastian, a distinguished alumnus of ºÚÁÏÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Kent State Advocacy Award for his exceptional contributions to his alma mater and its students.

‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’
A Kent State alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process.

Kent State Celebrates ‘A Legacy of Leadership’ at This Year’s Homecoming
ºÚÁÏÍø is set to burst with Golden Flash pride as the annual Homecoming celebration returns Sept. 28.

Kent State Alumni to Pilot Goodyear Blimp at Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

Kent State Alumni Charity Props-4-Paws Raises Funds For Local Animal Shelters
At the ºÚÁÏÍø Airport, two alumni are proving that the sky's not the limit when it comes to helping animals in need.

The Dogs Have Their Day on Campus
Each August, Kent State welcomes alumni and their canine companions to campus for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the "Dog Days of Summer."

Father and Son Complete Memorable First Flight Together
A father and son, both ºÚÁÏÍø alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone in their aviation careers.

IN A FLASH: Historic Murals in Washington, D.C.
While in the nation's capital to visit students in Kent State's Washington Program in National Issues, university photographers captured images of historic murals inside the Voice of America Building.

IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!
Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at ºÚÁÏÍø

Being Open to the Experience: How a Journalism Degree Prepared An Alumna For Anything
Lauren B. Worley, '01, kickstarted her professional journey in public service and currently spearheads communications for Tampax at Procter & Gamble, the global leader in consumer goods.