Pursue Your Purpose

A two-time champion NASCAR driver, Julia Landauer became the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history. A proponent of women’s empowerment, this Stanford University graduate also is an advocate for STEM education. 

Landauer is the first presenter in this year’s Featured Speakers Series lineup. She will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. 

Hello! I am so happy to begin this new academic year with all of you. For some, today is a “welcome back.” For others, it’s a “welcome home.” We greet you, Class of 2023, with open arms.

You will discover that Kent State University at Stark is a special place. From our stellar faculty to our supportive staff, we are working together to make this year a game changer. 

A primary goal of Kent State is to engage the communities in which its eight campuses are located to fuel research, foster partnerships and economic development.

“As the county’s public university, our role is to transform the community and to transform lives. We are impacting the future and helping to better Stark County,” Seachrist said. “We are the incubator for tomorrow’s ideas today.” 

The College Credit Plus program introduces students to transformational power of higher education.

Marlington Dukes’ star forward Alivia Lepley knows what it means to have the home-court advantage: everyone is rooting for you. That’s why Lepley’s No. 1 choice for college is Kent State University at Stark, where she’ll have the hometown advantage.

Kent State Stark students discuss their trip to Rwanda with the community at Global Gateway Day.