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Homecoming

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students attempt to get the attention of cheerleaders who were throwing T-shirts into the crowd during the Homecoming football game.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming on Oct. 6

The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ fight song will blare down Main Street, the city of Kent will be flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends will gather and reminisce about their ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ days, fans will pack the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes, and the entire campus will boom with K…

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Kent Campus

Fox8 News Anchor Wayne Dawson waves at the crowd during the 2018 Homecoming parade

TV Anchor Wayne Dawson Served as ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s 2018 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

University celebrated 100 years of Homecoming on Oct. 6 Ask Wayne Dawson about his time at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and the WJW Fox 8 anchor will tell you about going to football and basketball games to cheer on the Golden Flashes, attending weekend dances, eating at the Schwebel Room restaurant …

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Kent Campus

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students enjoy the second annual DiversiFest, a festival that celebrates ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s diversity and culture, at the Williamson House during 2017 Homecoming.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecom…

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Kent Campus

Members of the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. T…

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Kent Campus

A "K" rests stop the Prentice Gate near Rockwell Hall. The gate once served as the formal entrance to Ke

Ben and Candace Curtis Named 2017 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals

University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 14 Ben Curtis and Candace Curtis will return to their alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s annual Homecoming on Oct. 14.    A three-time All-American and four-time All-Mid-America…

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Kent Campus

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students pose with Flash, the university’s mascot, in a #FlashesForever photo frame during Homecoming.

MEDIA ADVISORY: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s 2016 Homecoming Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1

  WHAT: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game against the Akron Zips that kicks off at 3:30 p.m. This year’s Homecoming will feature ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus J…

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Kent Campus

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus Josh Cribbs waves to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students and local residents attending the 2016 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Homecoming Parade. Cribbs returned to campus to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal.

A Homecoming Celebration

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus Josh Cribbs, ’10, as the Parade Grand Marshal. Heroic efforts by N…

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Kent Campus

The School of Communication Studies honors successful alumni at its Centennial Awards at Homecoming.

Three Communication Professionals Honored at School of Communication Studies Centennial Award Celebration

The School of Communication Studies at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ honored three outstanding alumni for their commitment and contribution to the field of communication studies. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and guests attended the celebration on Friday, Sept. 30, as part of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s 2016…

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School of Communication Studies

Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal on Oct. 1

Alumnus Josh Cribbs Named 2016 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1 Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal at the university’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 1.   “I feel honore…

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Kent Campus

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus Josh Cribbs was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns in 2005 where he played for eight seasons, making the Pro Bowl in 2007, 2009 and 2012. (Photo credit: Nick Cammett)

Alumnus Josh Cribbs Named 2016 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1 Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal at the university’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 1.   “I feel honored to…

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Kent Campus