Kent State University Alumni

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/

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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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

The Women’s Professional Baseball League Launches This Summer With Alumna Justine Siegal, M.A. ’00, at the Helm | Alumni and Giving 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

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

For the Basford family, Kent State became more than a place to earn a degree. Across three generations, it served as a common thread connecting fathers and sons, shaping careers, creating lifelong memories and reinforcing the values their patriarch, Jim, held most dear.

Read the full story of this family on our website:

The Basford Family Kent State Legacy | Alumni and Giving When James (Jim) Basford came to study business at Kent State University the 1950s, he set in motion a tradition that would span three generations and

Porthouse Theatre’s story began in 1968 with a partnership between Kent State University and The Cleveland Orchestra. ✨🎭

A community tradition nearly six decades in the making, Porthouse has established its legacy through dedicated donors, educational programs, artists and audience members.

With continued support, Porthouse will inspire, educate and entertain for generations to come.

Read more about this magical theatre under the stars on our website: https://www.kent.edu/alumni-and-giving/news/porthouse-theatres-legacy-community-support-and-artistic-magic

What makes a Golden Flash shine? ⚡💙

There are more than 285,000 Kent State University alumni around the world helping their communities grow brighter every day.

Whether through their work or volunteerism, Golden Flashes are making a difference.

Featured here are five alumni whose personal and professional contributions make them and their communities shine: Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15, MNA; Nathan Edwards, ’12; Candace, ’02, and Ben, ’00, Curtis; and Amy Mucha, M.Ed. ’15.

Read the full article on our website: https://www.kent.edu/alumni-and-giving/news/what-makes-golden-flash-shine

Did You Know:

The Kent Student Center has long been the heart of the Kent Campus. It was opened in January 1973 as the University Center, the largest student union east of the Mississippi River and the sixth largest in the nation at the time.

Congratulations to our July Trivia winner Greg Hallaman, '79, we hope you love your new Kent State swag!

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

🐾 Don't paws too long! Dog Days of Summer is Aug.1, and we can’t wait to welcome you and your furry friends to our beautiful campus!

The deadline to RSVP on our website is this Friday, July 24, at 11:45 p.m. https://connect.kent.edu/portal/dog-days-2026

Who's your pick to win the FIFA World Cup this year? Tell us in the comments! ⚽🏆🌍

Did you know our very own Kent State Women's Soccer associate head coach Jenna Hellstrom, ’16, was a member of the Canadian national team in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup?

Jenna graduated as Kent State's leader in all-time leader in 12 different career and single-season categories, including goals, assists, game-winning goals and points. She became the first NSCAA All-American in program history after leading the team to its first-ever MAC Championship in 2016.