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Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,
As we prepare to depart for winter break and as the COVID-19 virus continues to surge, we want to take a moment to review our recommendations for safe travel over the holidays and for returning to campus in January.
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Travel Guidance for Winter Break
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, As we prepare to depart for winter break and as the COVID-19 virus continues to surge, we want to take a moment to review our recommendations for safe travel over the holidays and for returning to campus in January. Other…Image

Researchers Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., and Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., from Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services suspected a relationship between boredom and social media use but wondered about cause and effect. Does social media use cause boredom? Or does…
Social Media Use Increases Boredom and Homework Decreases Boredom, Kent State Research Shows
Researchers Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., and Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., from Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services suspected a relationship between boredom and social media use but wondered about cause and effect. Does social media use cause boredom? Or does…Image

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university holds its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Kent State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Dec. 19
The Kent State University alumni family will grow by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university holds its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19.Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,
I am sharing important information regarding our return to campus for Spring Semester 2021. As part of our ongoing effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our return to the Kent Campus will take place in phases to…
Important Information Regarding Our Return to Campus for Spring Semester 2021
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, I am sharing important information regarding our return to campus for Spring Semester 2021. As part of our ongoing effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our return to the Kent Campus will take place in phases to…Image

Kent State University’s College of Business Administration offers one of the nation’s most outstanding online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles the college in its Top 50 Online MBA…
Kent State’s Online MBA Program Ranked No. 26 by The Princeton Review
Kent State University’s College of Business Administration offers one of the nation’s most outstanding online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles the college in its Top 50 Online MBA…Image
Kent State University has named Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, Ph.D., of Richardson, Texas, as its new vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. Shadduck was selected following a national search.
Kent State Selects Peggy Shadduck to Serve as New Vice President for Regional Campuses and Dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies
Kent State University has named Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, Ph.D., of Richardson, Texas, as its new vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. Shadduck was selected following a national search.NOTIFICATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR: PASS/FAIL GRADE INFORMATION FOR FALL 2020
As previously communicated, Kent State University has modified the policy regarding Pass/Fail grading for undergraduate and graduate courses taken in fall 2020.
Pass/Fail Grade Requests for Fall 2020
NOTIFICATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR: PASS/FAIL GRADE INFORMATION FOR FALL 2020 As previously communicated, Kent State University has modified the policy regarding Pass/Fail grading for undergraduate and graduate courses taken in fall 2020.Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,
Portage County COVID Risk Level Raised to Level 4 Purple
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,Dear Golden Flashes,
As we continue to finalize plans to ensure a safe return to campus for spring semester, I’d like to share important information about our spring semester course schedule.
2021 Spring Semester Academic Course Plan
Dear Golden Flashes, As we continue to finalize plans to ensure a safe return to campus for spring semester, I’d like to share important information about our spring semester course schedule.Image

The Kent State University Board of Trustees ratified the university’s Fiscal Year 2020 Efficiency Report and Master Recommendations report, which showed an effectiveness and efficiency savings for Fiscal Year 2020 of $31,286,881. The savings is $6.2 million more than originally…