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Kent State University students fill Risman Plaza in front of the Kent Student Center at the start of the fall 2018 semester. Once again, Kent State ranks in the top tier of the Best National Universities list released by U.S. News & World Report.

Kent State Again Ranked in Coveted Top Tier of Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 12:15pm
Kent State University is the only public university in Northeast Ohio to be ranked in the top tier of the Best National Universities list released by U.S. News & World Report.
Junior Darrick Edwards (third from left), a walk-on running back on the Kent State University football team, was awarded the Lt. Jack Rittichier Trophy for displaying characteristics of the hero for whom the trophy was named.

Kent State Running Back Darrick Edwards Wins Rittichier Award

Friday, September 7, 2018 - 2:34pm
Junior Darrick Edwards, a walk-on running back on the Kent State University football team, was awarded the Lt. Jack Rittichier Trophy for displaying characteristics of the hero for whom the trophy was named.
Over the summer, Kent State University at Stark freshmen served the community at Stark Parks, The Campus Kitchens Project at the Kent Campus and at Habitat for Humanity Restore in Canton.

Kent State at Stark’s First Year Experience (FYE) Prepares Students for Success

Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 1:40pm
Incoming Kent State University at Stark freshmen participated in the fifth FYE Summer Service Project.
Members of the Kent State community organized the 2018 Heart Climb event, which received funding from Kent State's Seeds of Wellness program.

Kent State of Wellness Offers Seeds of Wellness Mini-grants for Health and Wellness Initiatives

Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 11:28am
Mini-grants fund community-driven initiatives that support Kent State’s mission to become a model for a healthy campus.
Kent State University hospitality management senior Ashley Foster (right) spent a week working with Food Network celebrity chef Cat Cora (left). (Photo provided by Ashley Foster)

Kent State Student Realizes Dream of Working With Celebrity Chef

Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 11:19am
Chef Cat Cora says Ashley Foster's drive and ambition reminded her of herself when she was starting her career.
Todd Diacon, Kent State’s executive vice president and provost, congratulates Rudd (Ted) Bare II during Summer 2018 Commencement.

It Is Never Too Late to Graduate From Kent State

Friday, August 31, 2018 - 10:56am
Seventy-year-old Rudd (Ted) Bare II had the surprise of a lifetime planned for his children on Aug. 18, 2018.
The National Collegiate Honors Council has named recent Kent State University graduate Megan Swoger a 2018 Portz Scholar.

Kent State Graduate Named 2018 Portz Scholar

Friday, August 31, 2018 - 10:36am
The National Collegiate Honors Council has named recent Kent State University graduate Megan Swoger a 2018 Portz Scholar. She is the ninth Kent State student to receive the honor since the inception of the Portz Scholars competition in 1990.
LEADERship Ashtabula County Executive Director Laura E. Jones and Susan Stocker, dean of Kent State University at Ashtabula, pose for a photo after Dean Stocker was presented with the Marta K. Stone Excellence in Leadership Award.

Dean Stocker Named 2018 Recipient of LEADERship Ashtabula County Excellence in Leadership Award

Friday, August 31, 2018 - 9:46am
Kent State University at Ashtabula Dean and Chief Administrative Officer Susan J. Stocker, Ph.D., was presented with the Marta K. Stone Excellence in Leadership Award from LEADERship Ashtabula County at the organization’s annual meeting that was held Aug. 1. 
Every stroke of the makeup brush reveals Carrie Esser's passion for self-expression.

Passion, Purpose and the Power of Paint

Friday, August 31, 2018 - 9:34am
Perhaps the most surprising thing about Kent State University student Carrie Esser is that she is not an art major but she has gained a reputation for her makeup and body-painting business.
Officials from Kent State University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion pose in this photo with graduating students during the spring 2018 Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados.

Kent State’s Student Multicultural Center Celebrates 50 Years

Friday, August 24, 2018 - 10:18am
Cheers to 50 years of embracing diversity and empowering students of color to be successful. These and more are what Kent State University’s Student Multicultural Center is celebrating as it marks its golden jubilee this year.

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