Commencement
IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Graduates
Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of Kent State's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.

IN A FLASH: A Winning Image
A photo by one of Kent State’s staff photographers was recognized by the University Photographer’s Association of America.

IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu
Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The Kent State University 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.

IN A FLASH: Tending the Turf
After hosting two commencment ceremonies, Manchester Field is receiving some restorative care.
Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates
The Kent State University alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.

IN A FLASH: Walking the Stage
Commencement ceremonies for Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine's Class of 2023 were held on the university's Kent Campus.

IN A FLASH: Tassels - Flipped!
With a flip of a tassel, Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 transformed from students to alumni.
Now it's YOUR Turn for a Photo
Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from Kent State on Thursday.