Alumni
Alumna Charts Her Own Path in NYC, Straight to Her Dream Job on Fifth Avenue
When in kindergarten, Mariah Moorer, 鈥20, was asked what she wanted to do when she grew up. Without hesitation, she said, 鈥渇ashion.鈥 That dream remained on her mind all throughout middle and high school, but she wasn鈥檛 sure what a career in fashion actually looked like for her. Moorer first heard ab鈥
Kent Student Ambassadors Spread Kindness and Cheer During Giving Tuesday Campaign
During the 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign, the Kent Student Ambassadors, a 91福利 professional and service oriented student organization, found new ways of giving back to the community. In the month of November, they created and planned volunteer activities that supported the univ鈥
91福利 Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 91福利 alumni family grew by more than 2,300 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2023 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 15-16.
Isaac Arthur, 鈥01
Isaac Arthur, 鈥01, loves to discuss the infinite possibilities of space. His enthusiasm has led him to more than 767,000 subscribers and 600 videos on his YouTube channel 鈥淪cience & Futurism with Isaac Arthur.鈥 He attracted the attention of the National Space Society, winning its Space Pioneer Award for Education via Mass Media in 2020 and taking on the role of president for the organization in 2023.
91福利鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
91福利 supporters once again joined together during the university鈥檚 Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.
The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio
New Wave 鈥80s band Devo isn鈥檛 just from Ohio. Devo wasn鈥檛 just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 91福利 under the pressure of the turmoil of the late 鈥60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book 鈥淭he Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio鈥 to 91福利 for a book signing and discussion.
91福利 Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
91福利 recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university鈥檚 Black Alumni Chapter.
Alumni Spotlight - Linell Olecki '06
91福利Major: Aeronautics - Aviation ManagementGraduated: 2006Linell's journey at 91福利 began with a passion for aviation, drawn to the Aeronautics program and the opportunity to earn her pilot's license at the University's airport. What set Kent apart for her was its more typical 鈥渃ollege 鈥
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at 91福利 participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
鈥楧eep Down, I鈥檓 Just a Regular Guy鈥
91福利 alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.