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 Lisa O’Connell has been part of the planning and execution of commencement and convocation ceremonies and other events at Kent State University since she joined Kent State in 2012 as a coordinator in the Office of University Ceremonies (now University Events and Protocol). She currently serves as the director of University Events and Protocol, a position she has held since 2017.  O’Connell was “invited to her own party” on Aug. 11 with a student’s-eye view of the university’s commencement ceremonies as she walked across the stage to receive her Master of Science in Hospitality ...

The Kent State University alumni family grew by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university held its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 were recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. In total, 1,032 degrees were conferred this summer, consisting of 130 associate degrees, 527 bachelor’s degrees, 320 master’s degrees, 52 doctoral degrees and three educational specialist degrees....

For Giovanni Tripi, choosing Kent State University was the first step on a path that would take him from Northeast Ohio to the heart of Italy—and deep into the worlds of biology, anthropology and hands-on scientific discovery. A biology major on the pre-medicine track from Lyndhurst, Ohio, Tripi has made the most of his time at Kent State.“What makes this experience so exciting for me is how flexible and enriching the program is,” Tripi shared. “I’ve been able to dive deep into areas I’m passionate about — from infectious diseases and genetics to forensic anthropology and public health — ...

 The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition, “A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa,” from Sept. 5, 2025, through May 10, 2026. Displayed in the museum’s Broadbent Gallery, the exhibition features works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos.“The Kent State University Museum is dedicated to inquiry, research and discovery,” said Kent State University Museum Direct...