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Stories and Highlights from Across the Regional Campuses
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A recent articulation agreement between Kent State University’s College of Applied and Technical Sciences (CATS) and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science provides a seamless pathway for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science.Kent State’s associate of…
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The title “Champion” is rarely bestowed on anyone who hasn’t put forth great effort, dedication and a commitment to be the best.On the Kent State Regional Campuses, faculty members are earning that title through the Belonging Champions program that is creating communities of…
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Rising Scholars Summer Institute at Kent State Stark provides opportunities to experience campus. This summer, high school students from across the region gathered at the Kent State University at Stark to participate in the Rising Scholars Program’s Summer Institute. Among…
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Kent State University at Stark recently hosted a hands-on STEM workshop aimed at inspiring young women in mathematics and science. Funded by the Mathematical Association of America’s Tensor Women & Mathematics Grant, the event was part of a larger initiative called the…
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By Tina Smith, for Kent State Regional CampusesLeslie Heaphy, Ph.D., usually teaches history in her classroom at Kent State University at Stark. Now, this professor is helping to rewrite it at the home of Major League Baseball in Cooperstown, New York.
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The College of Applied & Technical Studies (CATS) offers certificate programs designed to boost careers in business, technology and more. These undergraduate certificates require just 15 to 30 hours of coursework, making them quick and accessible options for busy…
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Step in. Stand out! That was a common theme among student speakers and graduates at this year's Kent State University's Regional Campus spring graduation ceremonies.From the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Ohio River, more than 1,600 Regional Campus students graduated…
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When Marissa Lemasters graduated from Newton Falls in 2018, she never imagined where she would be Friday night: standing in front of hundreds of people as the student speaker for Kent State Trumbull's 2024 Spring Commencement.Regarding her high school experience, Lemasters…
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Stella Ogari's journey has taken her from East Africa to Northeast Ohio and now culminates with her earning her associate degree in nursing from Kent State University at Ashtabula.Ogari, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), chose the Ashtabula Campus for its acclaimed nursing…
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Like most 17-year-olds, Selinda Floss is preparing for her upcoming graduation. But unlike most students her age, her graduation includes a bachelor's degree in criminology and justice studies from Kent State University at Ashtabula.Floss, who participated in the College Credit…