Pursue Your Purpose

Beck, a research professor in the Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, focuses on conserving our coastlines in an effort to reduce the risks of storm surges and flooding to property, people and our planet.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, Beck will speak at 7 p.m. on March 4 in 101 Science & Nursing.

Singer-songwriter, philanthropist and actor, Bryan Terrell Clark is perhaps best known for his starring role as George Washington in the record-breaking hit “Hamilton: An American Musical” on Broadway.

Clark is the final presenter in this year’s Featured Speakers Series lineup. He will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. 

The upcoming 50th May 4 commemoration in 2020 provides an opportunity for all to remember and honor the tragic events of May 4, 1970, that occurred on the Kent State University campus.

This year’s anniversary represents a significant and historic milestone, not only for the university, but for Stark County.

Kent State University at Stark is pleased to announce the Fall 2019 President's and Dean's Lists.

The following students have been named to the Kent State Stark Dean’s List. Requirements for the Dean’s List include a 3.40 grade point average or above for the fall 2019 semester and at least 12 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours completed by the end of the semester. President’s List criteria are a 4.00 grade point and at least 15 letter-graded credit hours completed by the end of the semester. 

Sydney Cowles knows gridiron greatness is made in Stark County.

Sydney grew up just like many Stark County kids, with football Friday nights cheering for the hometown team. These days, her job takes her to the big leagues. It’s where she rubs elbows with the professional players who’ve made it to the ultimate stage: the Pro Football Hall of Fame.