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The Williamson House is the home of the Women's Center, which is celebrating the impact of women throughout Kent State's history.

Celebrating the Women Who Have Had an Impact on Kent State University

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 10:21am
The Women's Center wants to celebrate not just the women who come into the center, but decades of women who have left a legacy at Kent State.
Kent State University students attempt to get the attention of cheerleaders who were throwing T-shirts into the crowd during the Homecoming football game.

Kent State Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming on Oct. 6

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 10:16am
Kent State alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are invited to take part in one of the university’s long-standing traditions. Student events will occur the week leading up to Homecoming on all eight Kent State campuses throughout Northeast Ohio.  
The honorees of the 2018 Diversity and Scholarship Celebration: The Annie L. Dawson Foundation, Christa Porter, Janice Byrd, Sharlene Chesnes, Elizabeth Jean, Manny James, Betsy Justice, Gregory King and Billy Soule.

Annie L. Dawson Foundation to Receive Dr. Daniel Mahony Award for Social Responsibility

Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 11:39am
The Diversity and Scholarship Celebration recognizes students, faculty, alumni and community supporters who provide outreach support and programs focused on increasing the success of underrepresented and/or underserved students at Kent State University. 
The Rural Scholars program held several workshops throughout the summer with new scholars, new mentors and a new program leader - Michelle Adkins.

Rural Scholars Program at Kent State Salem and East Liverpool Campuses Gains New Leader

Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 11:25am
Michelle Adkins was named the outreach program coordinator for the Rural Scholars program on the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.
Meditation Across Campus is a new initiative that allows Kent State University students, faculty and staff to join their colleagues in free, facilitated meditation sessions around the Kent Campus.

Kent State of Wellness Introduces Meditation Across Campus to Help Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 11:18am
Meditation Across Campus is a new initiative that allows Kent State University students, faculty and staff to join their colleagues in free, facilitated meditation sessions around the Kent Campus.
Akron’s Signet Real Estate Group will lead the design phase of the marquee building of the first phase of the Kent Gateway Plan – the proposed new home for the College of Business Administration. (Rendering courtesy of Signet)

Top Akron Developer to Design Proposed Home of College of Business Administration

Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 10:58am
The project is part of the university's Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State, a $1.2 billion master plan to transform the Kent Campus over 10 years.
Kent State announced salary increases for non-represented employees.

Salary Increases Announced for Non-represented Employees

Monday, September 17, 2018 - 2:42pm
In order to remain competitive and encourage retention, we are pleased to announce a new and innovative way to provide salary increases for the non-represented classified and unclassified employees.
Kent State University interior design major Maggie Martin donated a kidney to her father a day after classes began this fall.

Kent State Sophomore Interior Design Major Starts School Year by Donating a Kidney to Her Father

Friday, September 14, 2018 - 1:30pm
Donating a kidney to her father was not how Maggie Martin expected to begin her sophomore year at Kent State University. But when the Cleveland Clinic cleared her and her father, James “Jamie” Martin, for the surgery, his health took priority over classes. Preparing for Surgery M...
Shown is a rendering of the new Berkshire Local School District buildings on the campus of Kent State University at Geauga. (Credit: TDA/Berkshire Local School District)

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Next Step in Partnership With Berkshire Local Schools

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 12:20pm
A partnership between Kent State University and Geauga County’s Berkshire Local School District has moved a step closer to reality.
The 2018 freshman class arrives as the largest for the Kent Campus in university history.

Kent State University Freshman Class Sets Enrollment Records Following Top Year for Graduates

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 12:16pm
With 4,363 students, the 2018 freshman class has 100 more students than a year ago and topped the previous record high set in 2016.

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