Commencement

A new Kent State graduate smiles after receiving her degree during her commencement ceremony in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18

The Kent State alumni family grew by more than 2,400 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17-18.

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New Kent State graduates smile while holding their degrees after their commencement ceremony in August 2021.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21

The Kent State University alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.

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Down and Out And Back Up: Kent State Ashtabula Student Nick Pizzi Turns His Life Around

In March 2015, Nick Pizzi hit rock bottom. After receiving his third DUI, he decided to stop drinking. But unfortunately, it was too late. Four months later, before his daughter’s eighth birthday, Pizzi was sentenced to one year in the Ashtabula County jail, where his life would change forever for the positive. On May 14, 2021, he will pick up his bachelor's degree diploma during the 72nd Commencement Ceremony at Kent State University at Ashtabula.

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A Kent State graduate student is covered in confetti during the university’s Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony.

Kent State Celebrates Its Spring 2021 Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies

Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as Kent State University celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.

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A graduating Kent State University student smiles in her cap and gown at Risman Plaza in spring 2020.

Kent State to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend

Kent State University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.

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Kent State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Dec. 19

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university holds its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19.

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A Kent State University graduate from the Spring Class of 2020 celebrates receiving her degree. (Photo credit: Twitter: @melissam303/Melissa McCarley)

Kent State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Aug. 15

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Tags: University News, Commencement, Summer Commencement, Success Story, Featured Story, COVID-19 HUB

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A new Kent State University graduate smiles after receiving her diploma.

Kent State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement. 

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Kent State to Hold Virtual Commencement for Spring Graduates

Kent State University today announced that it will recognize the accomplishments of its Spring Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony taking place on the originally scheduled commencement date.

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