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Spring Commencement

Bob Christy with confetti at commencement

Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from Kent State on Thursday.

Decorated caps at EHHS commencement 2023

Spring Commencement ceremonies at Kent State were held at Kent State this week.

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Student at Karamu

The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates. 

Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu

The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday. 

Members of the Spring Class of 2023 pose for a photo

Members of Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 could be found posing for photos at popular spots on campus this week. 

Kent State student speaking at Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated Kent State's spring LGBTQ+ graduates. 

A new Kent State graduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony.

The ºÚÁÏÍø alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. 

Commencement tent on Manchester Field

The large tent for next week's commencement ceremonies is being assembled on Manchester Field.

A new Kent State graduate receives a kiss from a loved one.

The ºÚÁÏÍø alumni family will grow by more than 5,000 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies on May 12-14 and May 20 and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on May 15.

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In March 2015, Nick Pizzi hit rock bottom. After receiving his third DUI, he decided to stop drinking. But unfortunately, it was too late. Four months later, before his daughter’s eighth birthday, Pizzi was sentenced to one year in the Ashtabula County jail, where his life would change forever for the positive. On May 14, 2021, he will pick up his bachelor's degree diploma during the 72nd Commencement Ceremony at ºÚÁÏÍø at Ashtabula.