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May 10, 2018
George R. Newkome, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary Jane Saunders, Ph.D., have pledged $1 million to fund a first-ever professorship in materials science in Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Newkome is a two-time Kent State alumnus.
“George and Mary Jane both…
Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Endowed Professorship in Materials Science at Kent State
George R. Newkome, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary Jane Saunders, Ph.D., have pledged $1 million to fund a first-ever professorship in materials science in Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Newkome is a two-time Kent State alumnus. “George and Mary Jane both…
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May 8, 2018
Michael Keaton was multitasking during his upcoming return to Kent State University.
Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Awards Honorary Degree to Commencement Speaker Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton was multitasking during his upcoming return to Kent State University.Image
May 7, 2018
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Kent State University will celebrate its newest graduates at its One University Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Dix Stadium. The ceremony recognizes graduates from the university’s eight campuses. In total, Kent State will confer 5,345 degrees this spring.…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Details for Media Planning to Cover Kent State’s One University Commencement With Speaker Michael Keaton
WHAT: Kent State University will celebrate its newest graduates at its One University Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Dix Stadium. The ceremony recognizes graduates from the university’s eight campuses. In total, Kent State will confer 5,345 degrees this spring.…Image
May 7, 2018
Kent State University Libraries will provide a solution to end-of-semester stress by giving students, faculty and staff the opportunity to unwind and get some pet therapy during finals week.
Students to De-stress With Dogs During Finals Week
Kent State University Libraries will provide a solution to end-of-semester stress by giving students, faculty and staff the opportunity to unwind and get some pet therapy during finals week.Image
May 3, 2018
Matheus Priosti came a long way to find his purpose. Five thousand miles, in fact.
The São Paulo, Brazil, native made the long journey from South America across the equator to arrive at Kent State University in August 2016, and he has never looked back.
Kent State and Brazil’s Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná Partner to Launch the American Academy
Matheus Priosti came a long way to find his purpose. Five thousand miles, in fact. The São Paulo, Brazil, native made the long journey from South America across the equator to arrive at Kent State University in August 2016, and he has never looked back.
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May 1, 2018
Nearly five decades have passed since Ohio National Guardsmen fired into a gathering of protesting students on the campus of Kent State University, killing four, wounding nine and impacting generations.
Kent State Project to Digitize May 4 Collection Provides Worldwide Access to Archives
Nearly five decades have passed since Ohio National Guardsmen fired into a gathering of protesting students on the campus of Kent State University, killing four, wounding nine and impacting generations.Image
May 1, 2018
As the sun made a rare, warm April appearance, a crowd gathered in the shade outside Kent State University’s Rockwell Hall to remember Taylor Pifer. One-by-one, Ms. Pifer’s friends stepped up to the microphone remembering how their kind and outgoing friend would say hi to…
Purple Ribbons, Fond Memories and a Passion for Fashion Come Together to Honor a Beloved Friend
As the sun made a rare, warm April appearance, a crowd gathered in the shade outside Kent State University’s Rockwell Hall to remember Taylor Pifer. One-by-one, Ms. Pifer’s friends stepped up to the microphone remembering how their kind and outgoing friend would say hi to…
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May 1, 2018
Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people are currently living with depression.
