Commencement

Karamu 2024

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.

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UPAA award-winning December 2023 Commencement photo

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.

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A member of the Fall Class of 2023 is embraced by her dean at the Karamu ceremony

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.

 

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

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A new Kent State graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony.

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.

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UFM crew restoring and reseeding Manchester Field

IN A FLASH: Tending the Turf

After hosting two commencment ceremonies, Manchester Field is receiving some restorative care. 

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Kent State Commencement Ceremony Aug. 19, 2023

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.

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CPM 2023 graduate with children

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. 

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Sincere Carry and Malique Jacobs at Spring Commencement

IN A FLASH: Tassels - Flipped!

With a flip of a tassel, Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 transformed from students to alumni. 

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Bob Christy with confetti at commencement

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.

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