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Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19

Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All Kent State University campuses will be participating in this test.
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A Kent State University student types on her phone while sitting with a computer by the fountain on Risman Plaza. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Kent State Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings

Kent State University continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes Kent State in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best…
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Kent State Board of Trustees Ratifies 2024 University Remediation Report, Approves Naming Actions Within Crawford Hall

The Kent State University Board of Trustees endorsed the 2024 University Remediation Report at its Dec. 12 meeting. The report provides a comprehensive overview of student remediation at the university.
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A Kent State University Army ROTC cadet salutes during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Kent State Closed Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day

Kent State University will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
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Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell)

Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Identifies Critical Insights for Local Empowerment

The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by Kent State University’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and…
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Pictured are the 2024 Kent State University Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren)

Kent State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend

Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
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Widespread property damage in Fort Myers, Florida, from Hurricane Ian

Insurance Industry in Need of New Talent to Help in Situations Such as Recent Hurricane

Homeowners with property damage from Hurricane Ian are contacting their insurance agents, some who may be Kent State graduates.
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ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Oct. 2

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Oct. 2 on the Kent Campus. This special meeting is being called solely for the purpose of enabling trustees to retire into executive session to consider specific topics as provided under Ohio’s “Sunshine…
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Kent State University alumni, students, employees and community members gather to watch the university’s 2023 Homecoming Parade.

Kent State Celebrates ‘A Legacy of Leadership’ at This Year’s Homecoming

Kent State University is set to burst with Golden Flash pride as the annual Homecoming celebration returns Sept. 28. 
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New Kent State University students wave rally towels and cheer during 2024 Convocation.

Kent State Leads Northern Ohio Universities Once More on Top Public Schools List in US News 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has once again confirmed Kent State University’s academic strengths with the university’s inclusion on several lists in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings. In the newly released rankings, Kent State continues to be recognized among the Top Public…
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