Alumni
Flash Families Celebrate Their Students
On September 29 and 30, families of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students were honored with fun events and activities during the university's annual Parents and Families Weekend.
![Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20230922_BC_september%20feature_313.jpg?VersionId=ILs.GB.FmRrG5q3sOEukGz_GuMOIbWRm&itok=ozxpCJh4)
IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!
A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ.
![A table covered in aeronautics lanyards with attached pilot wings](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/pp3%20-%201200px.jpg?VersionId=LJRmzV164Z7MyqT7C0DvAQ3aXy.fj3gG&itok=ap5J9qZL)
Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.
![Serene (Hawes) Montgomery presents her research to CAED.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%2833%29_0.png?VersionId=r_xi_axll4cU0e662bjYeRlZOgPdcj_T&itok=bzJMUa_G)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ CAED & Honors College Graduate Announced As 2023 Portz Scholar
![Dog Days of Summer 2023 Dog Days of Summer 2023](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/MicrosoftTeams-image_10.png?VersionId=QN6qEXKjcSEUCuG9hOC35RD_MRDc.uQ8&itok=B5lm3SmQ)
IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Flashes on Campus
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ canines and their human companions came to the Kent Campus for the Dog Days of Summer.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students.
![Senior Honors students look to the stage as Provost Melody Tankersley addresses them at the 2023 Senior Honors Luncheon.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_3780%202.jpeg?VersionId=m44DXjDGjo0MfBhe3KaJKxfDh.1kUHUx&itok=4J091wXQ)
A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.
![Lillian Kuri will lead the Cleveland Foundation as its 10th president and CEO, starting Aug. 1, 2023. Lillian Kuri will lead the Cleveland Foundation as its 10th president and CEO, starting Aug. 1, 2023.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Lillian%20Kuri%20headshot.jpg?VersionId=HfdQPBPLi10twmoUcT0_k3a0ZrCepsvD&itok=fdn5MmHZ)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Alumna to Lead the Cleveland Foundation
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ alumna Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the Cleveland Foundation’s 10th president and CEO.
![NYC Fashion watch party NYC Fashion watch party](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/JPEG%20image%2012%20%281%29_0.jpeg?VersionId=H6b_HYRQKQcTl97YoijpBkB_8MGgUqGZ&itok=pdcgP0VP)
Live in New York - The Annual ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Fashion Show
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's NYC Fashion campus hosted a livestreamed watch party of the Fashion Show in Kent.