An institution of higher education is not only defined by its programs and facilities, but also by its people. From the faculty who stay long after office hours to help students to the alumni who volunteer their time and talents to their alma mater, five, 10 or even 50 years after they turned their tassel at commencement, the impact these individuals make outside the college or university is equally important. There are more than 285,000 Kent State University alumni around the world helping their communities grow brighter every day. Whether through their work or volunteerism, Golden Flashes ar...
Past Recipients
| Year | Name | Affiliation (at Time of Award) | Book Title |
| 2025 | Anna Mueller & Seth Abrutyn | Indiana University, Bloomington University of British Columbia | Life Under Pressure: The Social Roots of Youth Suicide and What to Do About Them (Oxford University Press,2024) |
Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) Learning Outcomes:
The Hospitality and Event Management program provided me with tools to create my own success, networking to source opportunities and meet connected industry insiders, and it gave me the confidence and leadership skills to expedite my career. Now I am able to educate, train and provide the tools of success to hospitality professionals.
