Kent State University today is launching a national search for the university’s next leader of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. A 12-member search committee led by Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., vice president for student affairs, has been appointed to recruit and screen highly qualified candidates for the director of athletics position. “Kent State is blessed with talented student-athletes, coaches, employees, alumni and supporters who embrace our athletics philosophy of graduating student-athletes and winning championships,” Kent State President Todd Diacon said. “We are please...
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Their Story We met in a history class at Kent State. But it was long after that class that we got together. He had already graduated, I was in my last year to finish my bachelors degree in Finance. We moved to the East Coast in 2000. And have been together for 23 years, married 19. I am proud of my education and my degree and the success I’ve had in my career. But Jim is the very best thing that happened to me at KSU. For what I have learned about myself in loving him has been the most valuable and treasured lessons of my life. Thank you KSU because of you I met The LOVE of my life! The Prop...
College students often face a daunting academic crossroad; to either pursue their passion or settle for a practical career. Few young adults recognize a third option beyond this dichotomy. Tyler Hostetler, MSN, AGACNP-BC is one Kent State University at Geauga alum who discovered an untapped passion while on a practical path. “Kent State wasn’t actually my first undergraduate experience,” Hostetler explains. “After high school, I received an associate degree in recording arts to pursue my passion for music. After graduating, I returned home and reevaluated my career goals, but couldn’t decide ...
Psychological Services at Kent State University has enhanced its mental health services and in the process changed its name to better reflect its scope of practice. The Division of Student Affairs recently underwent a reorganization, and according to the Director, Counseling and Psychological Services, Dr. Pamela Farer-Singleton, it signaled the right time to make a change to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). “With Psychological Services reporting to [Dean of Students] Dr. Taléa Drummer-Ferrell, this was a good time and opportunity to establish a new identity and increas...
By Hannah Gooch Students can now complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies at Kent State University at Geauga and the Twinsburg Academic Center. Earning an associate degree in Criminology and Justice Studies allows graduates to pursue a career in jobs like probation work, advocacy and entry level court positions after graduation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this program transitioned online, but the professors are working to ensure that students' online experiences are comparable to what it would be inside the classroom. The online program now...
Kent State Veterinary Technology students at the Trumbull Campus achieve Ohio's highest passage rate (Warren-OH) Kent State Veterinary Technology students at the Trumbull Campus recently earned the highest three-year average passage rate in Ohio on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) administered by the American Association Of Veterinary State Board’s (AAVSB) For the second consecutive year, students in the program, which is administered through Kent State Tuscarawas, achieved a 100 percent passage rate on their first attempt. This brings the school's three-year ave...
Shana Lee, Kent State University’s Assistant Dean of Students, has been selected to serve as a member of the Association of Higher Education Parent Program Professionals (AHEPPP) Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) Task Force. AHEPPP is the premier national association for higher education professionals who work with parents and family members of college students. Lee, who currently oversees engagement of Kent State’s parents and families, spent 26 years working with the university’s underrepresented students as Director of the Student Multicultural Center and later the Division...
Black History Month — or National African American History Month — is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S history. The Association for the Study of Negro Life initiated the first variation of Black History month with Negro History Week in 1926. In 1970, according to the Kent Stater, Kent State University began the observance of Black History Month. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Join us for special Black History Month virtual ...
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Their Story I was moving into Tri Towers in August 1987 for Freshman week and my first year at Kent. My major was Flight Technology. I was in my room putting things away when my mom came up with more items and along with her was Scott, a Junior Flight Technology major and brand new Flight Instructor, helping to bring some of my items. He was a KIC Greeter helping people move in. It was at this time that we discovered that we were both Flight majors. And would subsequently discover that he was also going to be the instructor of my University Orientation class! We started going out about a mont...