èƵ

Kent State President Beverly Warren joins (left to right) Kent State English Professor Ed Dauterich, Parade Grand Marshal Julian Edelman and Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala in cutting the ribbon to officially start the 2015 Homecoming Parade.

Kent State Celebrates 2015 Homecoming With Parade, Events and Football Game Win

This year's Homecoming was a fun-filled  that included the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Homecoming Parade and . This year’s homecoming featured Kent State alumnus and Super Bowl champion as the Parade Grand Marshal.

Family and friends gathered before the football game at the new Tailgate Party at Dix Stadium. A great event for any Golden Flash, the gathering featured a food truck, face painting area, games and a chance to win prizes.

Other highlights of the day included open houses at the May 4 Visitors Center; new Center for the Visual Arts; the Student Recreation and Wellness Center; College of Education, Health and Human Services; College of Nursing; and tours of downtown aboard Lolly the Trolley, a Flash Photo Zone and a faculty lecture on the “Flapper Fashions of the 1920s.”

 View the Bowman Cup 5K Results

Kent State University's annual Homecoming celebration is full of traditions. It's also way more fun with all of you here! Come home Oct. 3, 2015, so we can experience all the fun and excitement together! Learn more about the celebration and all the planned events at

 

POSTED: Monday, September 28, 2015 09:13 AM
UPDATED: Thursday, December 08, 2022 02:45 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Alumni Relations
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing Aeronautics and Engineering Schools

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new schools – the School of Aeronautics and the School of Engineering – within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held June 25, 2025, on the Kent Campus.

ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, June 25

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, in the Timothy D. Eippert Boardroom, Suite 412, at Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus. 

Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19

Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All Kent State University campuses will be participating in this test.

© 2025 Kent State University All rights reserved.