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PNC Bank recognizes Kent State student Hunter Brancifort (fifth from left), who is joined by her family along with representatives from Kent State’s administration, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the College of Business Administration.

PNC Honors Kent State Student Achievers

Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding Kent State University students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.

Water Service to be Shut off in Kent Student Center, Korb Hall at 2 p.m.

UPDATE: Water line repairs are complete and service has been restored to the Kent Student Cener and Korb Hall as of 3:20 p.m. All dining halls inside the Student Center will reopen for their normal hours Saturday, March 9. We greatly appreciate your patience as we worked to…
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The names of those killed on May 4, 1970, are displayed on the B’nai B’rith Hillel Marker in the parking lot of Prentice Hall on the campus of Kent State University.

Kent State Board of Trustees Ensures University’s Ongoing Commitment Regarding May 4, 1970

The Kent State University Board of Trustees passed a resolution at its March 6 meeting expressing appreciation to the May 4 Task Force and all those whose dedicated efforts have preserved the legacy and advanced the lessons learned from the events of May 4, 1970.  

ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, March 6

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Wednesday, March 6. The Board is scheduled to convene at 2:30 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of the University Library.…
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Kent State President Beverly J. Warren acknowledges the new director of the university's Brain Health Research Institute, Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D.

Exciting Future Predicted for Brain Health Research Institute

With great hope and expectations for the future of brain health research at Kent State University, President Beverly J. Warren introduced Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., as the inaugural director of the university’s Brain Health Research Institute on Feb. 25.
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Kent State University has selected Kenneth Burhanna to serve as the new dean of University Libraries. As dean, Mr. Burhanna will oversee the Kent State University Library (pictured) and the branch libraries on the Kent Campus.

Kent State Selects Kenneth Burhanna as New Dean of University Libraries

Following a national search, Kent State University has named alumnus Kenneth Burhanna as the new dean of University Libraries, effective March 1, 2019.
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Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute.

Kent State Names Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., Inaugural Director of Brain Health Research Institute

Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute.
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On April 3, Kent State University is bringing together experts and stakeholders to explore the issue of mental health on college campuses with the 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit.

State of Mind: Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit Seeks to Advance Mental Health, Hope and Awareness

The 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit will take place on Wednesday, April 3, from 5-8 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom with the theme “State of Mind: Creating a Community of Health, Hope and Awareness.”

MEDIA ADVISORY: Kent State Will Introduce the Inaugural Director of Its Brain Health Research Institute

WHAT: Kent State University President Beverly J. Warren will introduce the inaugural director of the university’s Brain Health Research Institute on Monday, Feb. 25. The new director will discuss our plans for widespread collaboration within the Northeast Ohio health community…
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Kent State University ROTC cadets salute and stand at attention as the U.S. flag is being raised during the university’s annual Veterans Day observance.

Kent State Named a Military Friendly School for 10 Consecutive Years

For the 10th consecutive time, Kent State has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students. 
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