Kent State University Alumni

08/24/2026

Let’s take a trip down memory lane with alumni who found lasting friendships at Kent State.

Whether you met a bestie during a late-night study session in the dorms, sitting by them in class or participating in the same club, these unique bonds become lifelong pillars of support.

As new and returning students have their first day of fall semester classes today, we wish them a successful semester and many lifelong friendships with their fellow Flashes.

Read more about each heartwarming alumni story on our website: https://www.kent.edu/alumni-and-giving/news/golden-friendships-last-lifetime

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08/19/2026

Did You Know:

With more than 30,000 students across multiple campuses, Kent State has a global reach while maintaining a strong sense of community.

Congratulations to our August Trivia winner Renee Po***ck, '89, we hope you love your new Kent State swag!

Stay tuned for next month's trivia question coming soon… 👀

08/19/2026

As our students move onto campus this week, we remember the feeling and excitement of the day. It’s a tradition that is shared by generations of Golden Flashes. 📦⚡

The university has certainly evolved over the years!

Explore more Then and Now Move-in Day photos on our website: https://www.kent.edu/alumni-and-giving/news/kent-state-move-then-and-now

08/17/2026

Flash is ready! Are you? Join us for Homecoming on Oct. 3, as we celebrate the legacy of Kent State University!

More info about Homecoming can be found on our website: https://www.kent.edu/homecoming/alumni

08/14/2026

to love Kent State and go to Homecoming

08/12/2026

Lashawrida Fellows, ’03, MHRM, came to Kent State in search of a community that was family friendly and full of support.

From the Allerton Apartments, attending business management courses and mentoring other student parents through the Upward Bound PREP Program, Lashawrida stayed busy. Committed to helping others, she discovered her passion for human resources through nonprofit leadership roles.

Get to know Lashawrida in her own words on our website:

As deputy director of human resources for the City of Akron, Lashawrida Fellows, ’03, MHRM, helps others feel heard and succeed. She enrolled at Kent State

08/06/2026

Dog Days of Summer through our eyes. 🐾💙

We hope you had a paws-itively unforgettable day on campus with Kent State alumni and all your furry friends! From leaving your mark on the rock, to getting your honorary dog-rees, thank you to everyone who participated in this cherished event!

See all the photos of our proud graduates!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ksualumni/albums/72177720334984150/

08/05/2026

Question: Approximately how many students attend Kent State University across all campuses?

A. 20,000+
B. 30,000+
C. 40,000+
D. 50,000+

Flaunt your Kent State knowledge while winning cool swag! Each month a trivia question will be posted, all you have to do is answer it on our website: https://connect.kent.edu/register/monthly-trivia?utm_campaign=alr&utm_content=27ALR034&utm_medium=email_event&utm_source=slate&utm_term=27

OR comment below!

Submit your answer by August 15; all correct submissions will be entered to win Kent State swag, and the winner will be chosen randomly! Follow us to see each month's prize, winner and answer.

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08/03/2026

Can you forgive us? 😔 Sign up for Kent State Homecoming text reminders: https://connect.kent.edu/register/homecoming-2026-updates

08/03/2026

Justine Siegal, M.A. ’00, started her nonprofit organization Baseball for All during her time at Kent State. It is the largest girls’ baseball organization in the United States, dedicated to empowering the next generation to become leaders in the sport and their communities.

Justine became the first woman to coach for a professional men’s team with the Brockton Rox, and in 2015, the first female coach in the MLB for the Oakland Athletics.

Her work with Baseball for All has come full circle as its programming has provided access for more girls to play baseball at the youth level and, soon, professionally. Justine was approached by Keith Stein to co-found the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL), which will be the first professional women’s organization in more than 70 years.

The WPBL’s inaugural season began Saturday with regular season games and playoffs through mid-September.

Read the full article on our website: https://flashes.info/siegal

Kent State alumna, baseball pioneer and co-founder of the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) Justine Siegal, M.A. ’00, to serve as its first