College
March 20, 2025

College Corner

Kent State University recently awarded degrees to fall graduates during commencement exercises on Dec. 14 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC).

Five local Union County residents received degrees from Kent State during the fall graduation:

Jalynn Young, Summa cum laude, Raymond – Bachelor of Science and the Arts

Allex Nicole Belostrino, Marysville – Master of Business Administration

Aidan Lambert, Marysville – Bachelor of Science Education, Health & Human Services

Mary Kathryn Tummino, Marysville – Master of Public Health

Jordan Clapham, Plain City – Master of Education, Health & Human Services

Of the 465 bachelor’s degree students graduating with academic honors, 133 earned summa cum laude distinction with a 3.9 to 4.0 grade point average.

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