Mamoun Alzoubi, Department of English, presented a paper, “Richard Wright and Transnationalism: A Reading of Pagan Spain,” at the American Literature Association Annual Conference, May 26-29, 2016, in San Francisco, California.
Mamoun Alzoubi, Department of English
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Turning off the lights when you leave the room is an easy way to save energy – and it is a habit that can save you money at home, too!
As we begin the new semester, the Office of the University Registrar asks for your assistance in making sure that all students are properly registered for their fall 2017 courses.

To increase retention rates – and ultimately graduation rates – Kent State created its first-ever Summer Advantage Program through University College’s Academic Diversity Outreach department.

Kent State University at Salem Associate Professor Sarah Smiley, Ph.D., adopted a novel idea in teaching her geography class during the 2015 Fall Semester.
Kent State, Akron Public Schools Partner for Early Access to Fashion, Arts and Architecture Programs

Kent State University is offering special expertise and resources to high school students attending Akron Public Schools to include immersive opportunities with the university’s fashion, arts and architecture programs.

Kent State University track and field’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd has been named one of the Mid-American Conference’s two nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

The One Stop for Student Services will serve as a single point of contact for student customer services previously provided at the Bursar, Registrar and Student Financial Aid offices.
Kendra Albright, Ph.D., Meghan Harper, Ph.D, and Athena Salaba, Ph.D., School of Information, were elected to serve on standing committees and sections of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) for the term 2017-2021.
Peter C. Kratcoski Sr., Department of Sociology and Criminology at Kent State University at Stark, delivered a presentation titled “Offender-victim Relationships for Crimes Against Older Persons” at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 22, 2017. His co-presenter was Max Edelbacher.

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The events of May 4, 1970, placed Kent State University in an international spotlight after a student protest against the Vietnam War and the presence of the Ohio National Guard ended in tragedy with four students losing their lives and nine others being wounded. From a perspective of nearly 50 years, Kent State remembers the tragedy and leads a contemporary discussion and understanding of how the community, nation and world can benefit from understanding the profound impact of the event.
