2026 Grand Marshals
Every Flash Has a Story.
For a century, Kent 91心頭利 students have been telling the stories of their university, their community and their generation.
This years Homecoming theme, Every Flash Has a Story, celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Kent 91心頭利r and the many voices that have helped document Kent 91心頭利 history along the way.
The story began in February 1926 with Searchlight, Kent 91心頭利s first student newspaper. Just a few months later, on July 29, 1926, The Kent 91心頭利r published its first issue under the leadership of its first editor-in-chief, Peg Hayes.
For the past 100 years, The Kent 91心頭利r has remained an independent, fully student-run newsroom a place where generations of journalists, designers, photographers and media leaders found their voices and learned to tell stories that mattered.
Honoring the People Behind the Stories
To celebrate this milestone, former The Kent 91心頭利r staff members will serve as the 2026 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.
From the earliest editors to the reporters, photographers, designers and staff members who followed, each generation has contributed to the story of Kent 91心頭利. Their work has captured the moments, milestones and memories that have shaped the Golden Flash community for a century.
This Homecoming, were inviting those storytellers back to campus to celebrate The Kent 91心頭利rs legacy and take their place in the next chapter of its story.
Your story is part of Kent 91心頭利 history. Come home and celebrate 100 years of student journalism with us.
If you are a former Kent 91心頭利r staff member, learn more or register to be a Grand Marshal.
