Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2003
- Class:
- 1969
The matriarch of Kent State Athletics, Devine retired from her post as Associate Athletic Director in 2000 following 31 years of her professional career with a variety of roles within the department. She came to Kent State as a graduate assistant in 1969 and coached the women's basketball team until 1977 and the field hockey squad through 1981. When the men's and women's athletic programs were merged in 1975, she was given the responsibilities of assistant director of athletics and was elevated to associate A.D. in 1978. At the time of her retirement, she coordinated financial aid, housing, awards and the academic performance of KSU student-athletes. She also had handled compliance and eligibility until 1999. A native of Cheyenne, WY, she was raised in Rocky Ford, CO and earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University in 1969.
