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Kathleen Rydar, ā67, ā80 MA Impacts Students' Lives Using Her IRA's Required Minimum Distributions
For Kathleen Rydar, '67, '80 MA, receiving support while a student herself sparked a lifetime of giving back. āThese investments tucked away during working years present a remarkable opportunity in retirement to give generously to my alma mater while reducing my tax burdens."
Valoree Vargo Named Kent Stateās Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Ā鶹¹ū¶³ President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the presidentās office, the senā¦
Students Return to Florence
The first cohort of KSU students returned to Florence, Italy, this June with the help of an alumna.
Max Hoover
KSU alumnus Max Hoover brings unique flavor(s) to his hometown.
Max comes from a family of Golden Flashes. His parents, Erik and Stacey, ā93, both attended Ā鶹¹ū¶³, but this isnāt the only family legacy Max carries on. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, and they have since expanded the business to offer a sweet treat that would compliment their award-winning food - ice cream. Max is the owner and operator of , a Warren, Ohio, staple offering unique ice cream flavors that showcase local and unexpected ingredients. Max uses his background as a KSU science major to experiment with innovative flavors for the creamery. While creating one-of-a-kind flavors is Maxās passion, he is grateful the business also allows him to make a difference in his familyās community. Get to know Max in his own words.
Fashion Design Alumna Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve
Kelsi McCafferty, ā16, was laid off from her full-time job at FOUNT Leather Goods in December 2020 because of the pandemic, but that didnāt stop her from doing what she loved. Using her talents, Kelsi wanted to help the community and began making masks at home. Inspired by her innovation, Kelsi mā¦Kira Krivosh, ā05
Kira Krivosh, ā05, serves small but mighty community members in her new role as magistrate.
Samory Uiki Fraga, ā19
Samory Uiki Fraga, ā19, began track at eight years old and has been on the run ever since.
Kent State Alumna and Journalist Finds Additional Success on Social Media
Kent State alumna Jeannette Reyes, ā12, uses TikTok for fun outside of her television anchor responsibilities at FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Last October, Reyes posted a video with her husband using their āanchor talkā voices to decide on choices for dinner. She never expected her video to gain so much momentum.
Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients Announced
This year's 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) recipients are an outstanding group of teachers who are truly dedicated to their students' success. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the DTA is the universityās most prestigious honor in teaching. The award is presented annually to three full-time faculty members who demonstrate extraordinary teaching, whether it be in the classroom or online.
Kent State to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the Ā鶹¹ū¶³ community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.