Alumni Success
![Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at 抖M女仆. Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at 抖M女仆.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/I%20PROMISE%20Scholar%20Anthony%20Claytor%20graduating%20from%20Kent%20State%20-%204%20-%20web.jpg?VersionId=FE7gwMPyBFpoR5m8yNIP0vUfdP13em1y&itok=B1q78pa3)
In 2020, 抖M女仆 President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 抖M女仆 would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation鈥檚 first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.
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The 抖M女仆 alumni family grew by nearly 5,200 new graduates as the university held its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies.
![抖M女仆 graduate Athalia James is now a nurse at Summa. 抖M女仆 graduate Athalia James is now a nurse at Summa](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/athalia%20high%20res.jpg?VersionId=VcAEiml6CeI3LKpAdd8R8W4cPaq3bGLO&itok=w50HJpQC)
Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing.
![Valoree Vargo (far left), 抖M女仆 vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, and 抖M女仆 President Todd Diacon (far right) stand with university donors Larry and Sandy Armstrong (center). Valoree Vargo (far left), 抖M女仆 vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, and 抖M女仆 President Todd Diacon (far right) stand with university donors Larry and Sandy Armstrong (center).](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Larry%20and%20Sandy%20Armstrong%20with%20Kent%20State%20administrators-web.jpg?VersionId=bJf8OGbeO3MOcmnr3fJzAPqs0A5cNzE1&itok=2RjTAjK9)
抖M女仆 has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of 抖M女仆鈥檚 education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.
![Kahler on campus two](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/24ALR269_Kahler_Header3_3000x800.jpg?VersionId=XXWlF6ZHaBBY7I7aWGs.QljcXU2lPoGB&itok=AG9XHY__)
![Illustration of five lit birthday candles with phrase "A Birthday Wish for 抖M女仆"](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/24IAG046_Birthday_Drupal_KentHomepage_1500x600.jpg?VersionId=gTf1ur4LPPlqC8.1hXSFGTZ5J0zx4f.G&itok=DpQo19I7)
抖M女仆 is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 抖M女仆 scholarships and programs.
![a photo of Judge Kani H. Hightower](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20240215_BC_KS-Wo-rks-Judge_0332.jpg?VersionId=uE8m4hJ5SGOWkU2a5b1pdgKwSr03lbgI&itok=EnPHGQZT)
Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it鈥檚 related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a 抖M女仆 graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.
![Dexter Shreve banner portrait](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Dexter%20Shreve%20Banner.jpg?VersionId=ml996mKn3CrABTf4HP1KKFYVGofD_7Mc&itok=ZFLCdjL7)
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.
![Andy and Abby Wyatt](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/24ALR242_DrupalArticle_Wyatt.jpg?VersionId=P7JsvCTDOFlI8ITPC_I6BgHgM7UrEb85&itok=-n-UWszM)
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew 鈥淎ndy鈥 Wyatt, 鈥16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life.