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Kent State Ranks Among the Best Online Master of Public Health Degrees
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The Best Schools has ranked Kent State University 22 among colleges and universities around the country for its online Master of Public Health degree.

College Graduation Grants Help Dreams Come True
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Kent State is one of 14 colleges to receive a combined $2.6 million in College Completion Grants from Great Lakes.

Kent State Named One of America’s Top Employers
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Kent State University Named One of America's Top Employers

Kent State President Beverly Warren Serves as International Commencement Speaker in Saudi Arabia
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Kent State University President Beverly Warren delivers inspiring Commencement message to the Effat University Class of 2017 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Kent State University Receives $1 Million Gift from KeyBank Foundation to Close Graduation Gap for Underrepresented Students
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Pictured (left to right) are Barb Smith of KeyBank; Margot Copeland of KeyBank Foundation and Kent State Board of Trustees; Kent State student Jordan Wilkins; Kent State President Beverly Warren; and Kent State Foundation Board Chair Gary Brahler.

KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to Kent State University to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.

Kent State Marks 47th Annual May 4 Commemoration
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A Kent State University student stands vigil at the spot where Allison Krause was shot on May 4, 1970. Krause and three other students were killed during the May 4, 1970, shootings by Ohio National Guardsmen on the Kent State campus.

Kent State University holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today. 

Video: Spring at Kent State 2017
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The Kent Campus is blossoming with all the colors of spring.

The Kent Campus is blossoming with all the colors of spring!

 

Kent State Announces Academy Award Winner Octavia Spencer as Commencement Speaker
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Kent State University is honored to welcome Academy Award-winning actress and author Octavia Spencer as the keynote speaker for the first university-wide Commencement ceremony on May 13 in Dix Stadium.

Kent State’s Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence and Support Services Receives Grants to Launch Several Initiatives
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Kent State University receives grants to to prevent sexual harassment and assault, relationship violence and stalking.

Kent State receives $450,000 in grants to help prevent sexual harassment and assault, relationship violence and stalking.

JMC’s Jan Leach Honored With Distinguished Teaching Award
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Associate Professor Jan Leach and her class pose for a picture after Leach was notified she is a 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.

Known for her passion for students and involvement, Associate Professor Jan Leach is a 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.

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