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Update: The facial reconstruction sketch of a 4-year old boy created by Kent State Assistant Professor Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., generated a tip that helped police identify the child.
Linda Spurlock's Forensic Art Leads to Identification of Boy
Update: The facial reconstruction sketch of a 4-year old boy created by Kent State Assistant Professor Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., generated a tip that helped police identify the child.Image

Kent State University advertising student Michael Weber balances a 4.0 GPA with a thriving passion for music – a passion that recently propelled him to win first place on MTV’s talent show, “Amazingness.”
Guitar Master: Advertising Student Shreds National Competition, Plays Guitar to the Tune of $10K
Kent State University advertising student Michael Weber balances a 4.0 GPA with a thriving passion for music – a passion that recently propelled him to win first place on MTV’s talent show, “Amazingness.”A film made by Kent State University students and professors about the diverse Akron neighborhood, Highland Square, has had its international debut.
The documentary, “Highland Lives” aired this week on the UK television program, “Tales From the Margins,” an LGBTQ program…
Kent State Film Airs on British Television
A film made by Kent State University students and professors about the diverse Akron neighborhood, Highland Square, has had its international debut. The documentary, “Highland Lives” aired this week on the UK television program, “Tales From the Margins,” an LGBTQ program…Kent State University will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There will be no classes, and offices will be closed.
The university will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
University Closed Jan. 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Kent State University will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no classes, and offices will be closed. The university will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16.Image

Kent State Integrated Social Studies Major Eric Harmon, 19, makes a difference as Ohio’s youngest elected official.
Taking Charge
Kent State Integrated Social Studies Major Eric Harmon, 19, makes a difference as Ohio’s youngest elected official.Image

No excuses. Zion Clark lives by these two words. Born without legs, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling phenomenon overcomes obstacles and gladly accepts challenges both on and off the mat every day with a contagious smile.
“The obstacles I face…
Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Wrestler Zion Clark Makes No Excuses
No excuses. Zion Clark lives by these two words. Born without legs, the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling phenomenon overcomes obstacles and gladly accepts challenges both on and off the mat every day with a contagious smile. “The obstacles I face…Alumna Bertice Berry, an award-winning entertainer, lecturer and comedienne, to serve as keynote speaker
Kent State to Hold 16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 25
Alumna Bertice Berry, an award-winning entertainer, lecturer and comedienne, to serve as keynote speakerKent State University’s Executive Vice President and Provost Todd Diacon, Ph.D., will be featured on an upcoming PBS “American Experience” program.
The show, titled “Into the Amazon” traces the 1914 journey of President Theodore Roosevelt and legendary Brazilian explorer…
Provost Todd Diacon Featured on PBS Program
Kent State University’s Executive Vice President and Provost Todd Diacon, Ph.D., will be featured on an upcoming PBS “American Experience” program. The show, titled “Into the Amazon” traces the 1914 journey of President Theodore Roosevelt and legendary Brazilian explorer…Experienced leader brings innovative approaches to technology and thought leadership
John M. Rathje Selected as Kent State’s Vice President for Information Services and Chief Information Officer
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Kent State University will officially introduce its new head football coach Thursday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Integrated Sciences Building.