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GFAM at the New York Stock Exchange and Ritts poses with her team’s first place trophy at the Quinnipiac G.A.M.E Forum.

Senior finance student Anne Ritts has built an outstanding resume during her time at Kent State, but with a full-time job already lined up for her after graduation, she will not have to worry about updating it any time soon. In her first three years here, Ritts has maintained membership in multiple finance organizations and a sorority, studied abroad, changed her major, and held multiple internships. Ritts’ next adventure will begin this summer in her career with PNC Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.

No Racism Banner

The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on Kent State’s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various additional topics on equity, inclusion, microaggressions and diversity.

Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
The Remesh team in its office during a presidential primary debate in 2020

Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from ѿappUniversity with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive  to continue expanding and creating solutions.

The Remesh team in its office during a presidential primary debate in 2020

Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from ѿappUniversity with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive  to continue expanding and creating solutions.

Scholarship award winners, Emily Merriman, Peter Talisse, Deana Lewis, and Trenton Leo

Throughout the summer, the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) raised scholarship dollars in the spirit of Alumni Reunion Weekend that culminated in the announcement of this year’s four scholarship award winners.

Screenshot from WNDU-TV (South Bend, Indiana)

ѿappUniversity psychology major Tanner Noble has been struggling with cancer for five of his last six years, but things changed dramatically for him with the approved use of a new treatment for teenagers and adults.

ѿappUniversity students pose for a photo during Homecoming 2019.

Now that the fall semester at ѿappis in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)

Downtown Discovery Days Flyer

In partnership with ѿappUniversity, Main Street Kent invites mask-wearing ѿappstudents to visit downtown Kent businesses for a chance to win great prizes.

Five students from ѿappGeauga Earn Writing Award in Spring 2020

Five students from ѿappUniversity at Geauga distinguished themselves as writing award winners during Spring Semester 2020. Each was a student of Bonnie Shaker, Ph.D., assistant professor of English. While ѿappGeauga students have won a total of 16 awards from 2014 through 2020 in different categories, five winners in one year is a notable achievement.

Jenna Palek

When searching for a job in her final semester as a fashion merchandising major this past spring, Jenna Palek realized that during a global pandemic, very few companies would be hiring. Undaunted, she told herself “I simply will not take ‘no’ as an answer,” knowing “I was capable of finding not only a job but a great one.”