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A Message to Our New Students
The circumstances that we are all experiencing from COVID-19 have disrupted one of the most exciting and happiest times of your life – preparing for college.
Through all of the stress and uncertainty, I want you to know that Kent State University at Stark is here to support you.
Kent State remains committed to providing you with an affordable, world-class education. Students and their families across the country are choosing to invest with us, and we hope you will, too.
Senior Lianna Fertig Spreads Sandwiches and Hope
As a young girl, the pink slip Lianna Fertig held tightly in her small hands guaranteed her a free lunch at school. Today, the pink truck she drives carries that same promise to kids in the inner-city neighborhood where she grew up: Free Lunch Fridays.
Preparing ready-to-eat lunches from her food truck, EntICING Cakes, was a way for Fertig to help local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing Program Graduates Enter the Field Early
Even as a preschooler, Marissa Stelluto knew she wanted to be a nurse. When her teddy bears got the sniffles, and her Barbies suffered the occasional broken leg, Stelluto was there to fix them.
Her brother and sister played along, and she learned early that not every superhero wears a cape. But they do wear a mask.
Stelluto is one of 21 Kent State University at Stark nursing students entering the field early to serve on the front lines of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Rising Scholars Continue to 'Rise Up' Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Imagine being in high school and having no plan for your future…
Imagine being told that college is not an option for you because of finances…
Imagine no one in your family ever attending college and being discouraged at the thought…
Then, imagine hearing that Kent State University at Stark’s Rising Scholars Program could change your life.
Kent State Announces Immediate Changes to Admissions Approach
Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to Kent State University’s admissions process to ensure student access and success.
“We recognize that COVID-19 has disrupted the college enrollment process for our prospective students and K-12 educational partners,” said Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., associate vice president for enrollment management/admissions at Kent State. “Therefore, we have worked to simplify our admissions process beginning with the 2020 Fall Semester.”
Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
Kent State University announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our students need us now more than ever,” said Kent State President Todd Diacon. “I am confident that our Golden Flash family will answer that call, because despite the uncertainty we are all facing at this time, there is one thing that remains constant: Flashes take care of Flashes.”
Stark Campus Services & Updates
The campus is closed until further notice due to the spread of COVID-19.
CLASSES AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES ARE BEING DELIVERED REMOTELY.
Continue to take preventative measures. It is imperative that we take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Read more for updates and available Stark Campus services.