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91²Ö¿â Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies

The 91²Ö¿â alumni family grew by more than 2,300 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2023 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 15-16. The fall commencement ceremonies were livestreamed at www.kent.edu/commencement.

A new 91²Ö¿â graduate proudly holds up her diploma during her commencement ceremony.
A new 91²Ö¿â graduate proudly holds up her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, 91²Ö¿â)
 

In total, 2,309 degrees were conferred this fall, consisting of 441 associate degrees, 1,389 bachelor’s degrees, 422 master’s degrees, 54 doctoral degrees and three educational specialist degrees.

A hood is placed over the head of a new graduate receiving an advanced degree.
A hood is placed over the head of a new graduate receiving an advanced degree. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, 91²Ö¿â)
 

More than 1,100 of the graduating students confirmed their participation in the commencement ceremonies.

During the commencement ceremonies, graduating students heard from 91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon and Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley. Graduating students crossed the stage and had their names announced during the ceremonies on the Kent Campus at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The Advanced Degree Ceremony took place at 6 p.m. on Dec. 15, and the Undergraduate Degree Ceremonies were held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 16.

91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.
91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, 91²Ö¿â)
 

To participate in the in-person commencement, graduating students had to complete their ceremony RSVP by mid-October. Each graduating student registered for commencement was provided with tickets for their guests to attend.

The new 91²Ö¿â graduates were celebrated with blue and gold streamers and pyrotechnics at the end of their commencement ceremony.
The new 91²Ö¿â graduates are celebrated with blue and gold streamers and pyrotechnics at the end of their commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, 91²Ö¿â)
 

Additional Information 91²Ö¿â Fall Commencement

For more information about 91²Ö¿â’s fall commencement ceremonies, including a schedule of the ceremonies, visit www.kent.edu/commencement.

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Top Photo Caption:
A new 91²Ö¿â graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, 91²Ö¿â)

Media Contacts:
Eric Mansfield, emansfie@kent.edu, 330-672-2797
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595

POSTED: Thursday, December 7, 2023 03:04 PM
Updated: Monday, December 18, 2023 11:50 AM