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2021 graduate debt-free, set for nursing job at university hospital

While other Copley High School students went to Friday night football games and dreamed about prom, Leah Miller had her sights set on what lay ahead. 

New educational well field at Kent State Stark expands student opportunities and research.

It’s a sunny spring day at Kent State University at Stark – the perfect day to install an educational groundwater well field behind the campus’ Pond & Wetlands Research Area. And while contractors dig deep, science faculty know the groundbreaking will have an impact that’s limitless: real-world learning through hands-on experience.

The 2021 Staff Excellence Awards celebrated shining examples of dedication to students and the campus community during a year eclipsed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“You have worked diligently to ensure our campus has not only survived – but thrived – during a global pandemic,” said Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer at Kent State University at Stark.

Guest speakers are changing the landscape of remote learning.

The addition of guest speakers, particularly to the virtual classroom, has been an invaluable and welcome change of pace for students, many of whom have been learning remotely since March 2020 when coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdowns began.

Kent State University at Stark is honored to host the 2021 Stark County Heart Walk on the campus Saturday, Sept. 18. At this time, the Stark Campus is hopeful the event will be in-person, but regardless of status, the Stark Heart Walk will certainly meet its No. 1 goal: Raising awareness of heart disease.

Tour Your Hometown University from the comfort and safety of your own home. Kent State University at Stark offers an endless amount of educational opportunities.

Learn more about what’s possible through this interactive and immersive experience.

Launch Virtual Campus Tour

After school, the behemoth of a piano loomed large, yet its black and white ivories still called to the little girl whose feet could barely reach its pedals.

And for the boy who grew up in a household brimming with books, burying his nose in them set the tone early: never stop learning. 

Most offices and services are operating remotely.

The Library, Bookstore and Main Hall East Wing Computer Lab are open.

Student Services and the Academic Success Center are open with limited in-person services available.