East Liverpool – Kent State University at East Liverpool recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Wall of Fame and Honors Banquet, as well as the support from community members.  The ceremony began with tributes to the late Dr. Carole Barbato and Dr. Roxanne Burns, each a longtime faculty member and who were active in numerous activities, projects and events on the East Liverpool and Kent campuses. Aside from a video presentation, the two were remembered by their peers, Dr. Laura Davis, Dr. Chris Fenk and Dr. Don Gerbig. Willard (Chuck) Adkins ...

Kent State University at Trumbull proudly announces Paul L. Gaston, III, Trustees Professor at Kent State University, as the speaker for the 2015 Spring Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony, to be held Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. in the Classroom Building Auditorium, will feature more than 135 graduate candidates, receiving associate and bachelor's degrees. Gaston pursues a broad commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research in higher education reform, public policy, and the humanities. He is one of four authors of the "Degree Qualifications Profile," published by Lumina Foundation. As a c...

Salem – Kent State University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony.  Dr. Stephen Nameth, dean of the Kent State Columbiana County campuses, welcomed the students, their families and several faculty members, while emphasizing the important role each relationship plays in measuring success at a university.  “Earning a college degree and being a successful student takes a great deal of support from family and friends,” he said. “Tonight, we see the results of hard work, dedication and that strong support. Each aw...

Salem – Kent State University at Salem recently held its annual awards ceremony, during which students were recognized for their academic excellence, scholastic achievements and service to the campus. Also during the event, Consumers National Bank was presented the 2015 Friends of the Campus award, the highest honor presented annually to non-students. The award recognizes community members and businesses that support increasing access to higher education in Salem and surrounding communities.  Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of Kent State University at Salem, presented the award to Consumer N...

  Salem – Dr. Steve Nameth, dean of Kent State University Columbiana County campuses, announced that this year’s commencement speakers are Dr. Todd Diacon, addressing graduates at the East Liverpool campus ceremony, and Dr. Stephane Booth, speaking at the Salem campus ceremony. The Kent State East Liverpool ceremony is Friday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Auditorium. A reception will be held after the ceremony from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. for graduates and their family and friends. The Kent State Salem ceremony is Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Center Auditorium. A reception wi...

Congratulations to Gail Kovach Spalsbury who won the 2015 Dr. Terry Kuhn Distinguished Advising Award.  This award is sponsored by University Advising and Undergraduate Studies. Gail was honored at an awards ceremony on April 28, 2015 in the Center for Undergraduate Excellence. ...