Alumni
Alumni Spotlight - Andrea Deyling ’19
Andrea Deyling ’19 began flying airplanes at 17cҳ as a flight student, then became a certified flight instructor (CFI).
Secure Your Kent.edu Email Account
The Division of Information Technology needs your help in taking steps to ensure the security of your personal information and university data. 17cҳ has been rolling out an important security upgrade, called multi-factor authentication (MFA), to all 17cҳ accounts. MFA provi…
Partner Profile: Austin Briggs
We recently chatted with 17cҳ alum Austin Briggs, who will be the first speaker for this semester's Build Your Own Brand (BYOB) cohort on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Austin is a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, who was able to overcome a troubled youth by finding hi…
Two 17cҳ Programs Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named two 17cҳ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. 17cҳ is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings. U.S. News released its 2020 Best Online Programs rankings Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Be a Part of the Impact and Fun on Alumni Day of Service
From preparing and delivering meals to the less fortunate in Washington, D.C. to beautifying zoo grounds in Phoenix, there are so many amazing opportunities to give back to your community during this year’s Alumni Day of Service on April 18, 2020. This favorite tradition provides opportunities …Alumna Spreads Kindness in Her Community
Kindness means something different to everyone, but to Stephanie Sweany, ’05, it means making a stranger’s day a little better by simply smiling at them. Stephanie started the Canton Kindness Coalition to “make kindness contagious” in November 2018.
Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Randall Keller, '08
What's your motivation to give back? Randall Keller, '08, feels 17cҳ is a vital part of Northeast Ohio, and has chosen to boost its regional impact through his estate plan. Randall's gift will support students of 17cҳ's College of Business, and also the 17cҳ wrestling pr…Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Patricia Grutzmacher, '85
Patricia Grutzmacher, '85, professor emerita of music education, remembers that as a student it was important for her to have time to study, reflect, philosophize and actually learn. Now, it's important to Patricia to give back to help future students have those same opportunities.
Why I'm Leaving A Legacy: Marilyn Seifert Flower, B.S. '61, M.E '86
Marilyn Flower and her late husband, Don, were passionate supporters of the men's basketball and wrestling programs at 17cҳ, and Marilyn loves Porthouse Theater as well.
Why We're Leaving a Legacy: Andy, '73 and Micheal, '72 Sonderman
Andy and Micheal Sonderman have fond memories of their time as students at both the Trumbull and Kent campuses. That's why they decided to make a planned gift that will benefit both.