An informal study conducted by The Burr indicates that one’s chances of attaining fortune and fame increase greatly by not actually graduating from Kent State. In addition to Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh, consider the following former students who never received Kent State diplomas:
- Drew Carey — Comedian, actor, The Drew Carey Show
- Chrissie Hynde — Singer-songwriter, the Pretenders
- David Sedaris — Writer, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
- Don King — Sports promoter
- Michael Keaton — Actor, Batman
- Brannon Braga — Writer, Star Trek: The Next Generation
— compiled by Jon Dieringer
CORRECTION
The "Tune in, drop out" sidebar about famous Kent State students
included some incorrect information in the print edition. John
DeLancie, an actor in Star Trek: The Next Generation, received a
bachelor of arts degree in 1971, and talk show host Arsenio Hall
received a bachelor of arts degree in 1977. Eagles musician Joe Walsh
received an honorary doctorate degree of music in 2001. The Burr
regrets the error, which occurred in the reporting process.
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