News Archive
Jan. 21, 2021
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is continuing its yearlong virtual series, Shaping a Better Future: Dialogues and Strategizing for Change, into the new year. Please join us in discussing the Black American…
Spring Semester Town Halls Focusing on Identity, Understanding and Change
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is continuing its yearlong virtual series, Shaping a Better Future: Dialogues and Strategizing for Change, into the new year. Please join us in discussing the Black American…Jan. 16, 2021
KSU Advisory (KENT CAMPUS): Jan. 16 - Kent City Police responded to an emergency situation in the vicinity of Summit Street and Loop Road in the city of Kent. This incident happened off campus and there is no current threat to the campus community. Kent State University Police…
KSU Advisory: Jan. 16 - Kent Campus - Important Safety Message
KSU Advisory (KENT CAMPUS): Jan. 16 - Kent City Police responded to an emergency situation in the vicinity of Summit Street and Loop Road in the city of Kent. This incident happened off campus and there is no current threat to the campus community. Kent State University Police…
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Jan. 15, 2021
Kent State University will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual…
Kent State to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers
Kent State University will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual…Jan. 14, 2021
After more than a decade of service, Joel Nielsen, Kent State University’s director of athletics, plans to seek new challenges when his contract with the university ends later this year.
Joel Nielsen to Seek New Opportunities Following Decade of Successful Leadership at Kent State Athletics
After more than a decade of service, Joel Nielsen, Kent State University’s director of athletics, plans to seek new challenges when his contract with the university ends later this year.Image
Jan. 11, 2021
Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.
Kent State Professors Research Proper Use of Face Masks to Better Protect from COVID-19
Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.Jan. 7, 2021
Kent State University President Todd Diacon issued the following statement:
“At this moment in our nation’s history, now more than ever I call on Americans to embrace and practice our university’s core value of kindness and respect in all that we do. Democracy is both a mighty…
Kent State President Issues Statement Regarding Unrest in Washington, D.C.
Kent State University President Todd Diacon issued the following statement: “At this moment in our nation’s history, now more than ever I call on Americans to embrace and practice our university’s core value of kindness and respect in all that we do. Democracy is both a mighty…Image
Jan. 5, 2021
Jean Engohang-Ndong, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Kent State University at Tuscarawas, credits technology with speeding up vaccine breakthroughs.
Biology Professor Says Vaccine Development "Not a Surprise" Thanks to Scientific Developments
Jean Engohang-Ndong, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Kent State University at Tuscarawas, credits technology with speeding up vaccine breakthroughs.
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Dec. 28, 2020
Donations will benefit students in Kent State's Library Science program.
Alan Canfora's Life, Legacy to Be Honored in Scholarship Fund
Donations will benefit students in Kent State's Library Science program.Image
Dec. 27, 2020
Canfora was one of nine students wounded by Ohio National Guard soldiers during a peaceful protest.