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New Student Welcome on Aug. 18 & 21 at Kent State Stark

July 27, 2026
New students at Kent State Stark for Fall 2026 are invited to attend a welcome event before classes begin.At New Student Welcome, you will have the opportunity to meet our helpful faculty, staff and students. You'll be able to find your classrooms, register your vehicle to…

Kent State Stark Associate Professor's Latest Album Reaches No. 1 on Amazon Classical Chart

June 23, 2026
For Mark Nowakowski, D.M.A., seeing his newest album rise to the top of Amazon’s Digital New Releases chart in Classical Music was a moment of gratitude more than surprise.“I hit refresh one evening, and there it was,” said Nowakowski, associate professor of music at Kent State…

James Hannon Appointed Dean of Kent State’s Salem, Stark Campuses

June 2, 2026
Kent State University’s Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Melody Tankersley recently announced that James Hannon, Ph.D., has been appointed dean and chief administrative officer of the Kent State Salem and Stark campuses, effective June 1, providing…

From Award-Winning Undergraduate Researcher to Future Ph.D. Candidate: Kent State Stark Graduate Kendall Myers Caps Remarkable Academic Career

May 26, 2026
When Kendall Myers first arrived at Kent State University at Stark as a College Credit Plus student, she knew she had an interest in biology. What she could not have predicted was just how far that passion would take her.

Celebrating the Class of 2026 Across Kent State’s Regional Campuses

May 15, 2026
This spring, more than 1,600 graduates from Kent State University Regional Campuses crossed commencement stages across Northeast Ohio, marking a major milestone in their academic journeys and the beginning of their next chapters. From Lake Erie to the Ohio River, these…

Officials Celebrate Opening of New Motorcycle Ohio Training Site in Stark County

May 12, 2026
Motorcycle Ohio, a program of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, is celebrating the opening of its newest motorcycle rider training site at the Kent State Stark campus in North Canton. The new location was launched in partnership with the Stark County Sheriff's Office and will…

Kent State Stark Hosts Leadership Events to Inspire Next Generation of Stark County Student Leaders

May 12, 2026
Kent State University at Stark welcomed 40 high school students to campus this spring for two leadership development events designed to promote confidence, encourage critical thinking and prepare the next generation of community leaders.

Begin Your Kent State Story at Preview KSU Stark on April 16

April 7, 2026
It's always a good day to visit us at Kent State University at Stark, but our open house-style Preview KSU event is really special. Join us for an in-person visit program designed for prospective first-year students and their families.PREVIEW KSU STARKThursday, April 16, 20265:…

Internships Lead to Valuable Career Connections for Communication Students

March 17, 2026
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Kent State Stark Communication Student Builds Influencer Career on TikTok

March 9, 2026
For Ashley Costic, a communication studies major at Kent State University at Stark, creating content and connecting with audiences online has turned into a unique career opportunity.Costic, a 2023 graduate of Wadsworth High School, is already building a following as a…
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