Commencement Ceremonies Held on Salem Campus

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Caps and GownsCommencement ceremonies were held May 13 for the Kent State Salem Campus. Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of the Kent State Columbiana County Campuses, presided over the event, along with Dr. Celeste Oprean, assistant dean for the Salem Campus.

Students speakers Devyn Rothbrust and Lisa KessegThe keynote speaker was Rep. Timothy Ginter, State Representative for the 5th Ohio House District.

Student speakers included Lisa Kesseg of the Insurance Studies program and Devyn Rothbrust of the Horticulture program.

Nearly 400 degrees were awarded this semester between the Kent State Salem and East Liverpool campuses.All Smiles

 

POSTED: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 01:57 PM
UPDATED: Sunday, June 14, 2026 09:22 PM

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