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Friday, January 13, 2023 - 01:49pm
Kent State University commemorates the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday to honor the slain civil rights leader on Monday, Jan. 16.
All Kent State campuses are closed, with the 2023 Spring Semester and classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Bernice King, Daughter of Civil Rights Leader, to Speak at Kent State MLK Celebration
Kent State University commemorates the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday to honor the slain civil rights leader on Monday, Jan. 16. All Kent State campuses are closed, with the 2023 Spring Semester and classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17.Image
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 04:13pm
Upward Bound's success stories aren't just limited to current students.
Numerous university leaders credit the program for helping them achieve milestones in their lives and careers.
Upward Bound: Sending Students Soaring for Nearly 50 Years
Upward Bound's success stories aren't just limited to current students. Numerous university leaders credit the program for helping them achieve milestones in their lives and careers.Image
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 10:45am
In an effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields, Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative created Making Our Own Space (MOOS), a design/build program for middle and high school students. The program introduces youth to opportunities in…
From Trash to Treasure: Cleveland Youth to Design, Fabricate Public Space Installation in Former Landfill Through Kent State Program
In an effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields, Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative created Making Our Own Space (MOOS), a design/build program for middle and high school students. The program introduces youth to opportunities in…Image
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 10:49am
Bernice A. King, J.D., a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, will kick off Kent State University’s celebration of Black History Month by serving as…
Save the Date: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Featuring Keynote Speaker Bernice A. King
Bernice A. King, J.D., a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, will kick off Kent State University’s celebration of Black History Month by serving as…Image
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 03:00pm
Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to Kent State students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Kent State Awarded $960,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to Strengthen State’s STEM Workforce
Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to Kent State students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Friday, December 9, 2022 - 10:04am
The Kent State University alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.
Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The Kent State University alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.Image
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 02:52pm
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered…
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered…Image
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 10:34am
This November, members of the Kent State University community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support…
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the Kent State University community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support…Monday, November 28, 2022 - 11:40am
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11:15 a.m. in Room 306 of the Kent Student Center on the Kent Campus to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new…
ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 7
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11:15 a.m. in Room 306 of the Kent Student Center on the Kent Campus to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new…Image
Monday, November 21, 2022 - 04:14pm
In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, Kent State gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.