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Nominate an Outstanding Professor at Kent State Stark

Monday, November 13, 2023 - 01:46pm

Outstanding professors have comprehensive knowledge of their fields, effectively and resourcefully organize and present material, and stimulate student thinking and understanding. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to submit nominations for such an outstanding…

Discovery of Vandalism at Kent State Stark

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 07:25pm

November 1, 2023 Dear students, faculty and staff,

When Tragedy Strikes, the Emergency Relief Fund Provides Help - and Hope

Monday, October 30, 2023 - 09:14am

When Briana Hawkins set out to become a nurse, she had no way of knowing her education would soon become her lifeline, enabling her to care for her mother who suffered severe burns in a tragic household accident. But thanks to the Emergency Relief Fund, her story is a testament…

Preview Kent State Stark on Thursday, Nov. 16

Monday, October 23, 2023 - 09:15am

It's always a good day to visit us at Kent State University at Stark, but our open house days are really special. Join us for an in-person visit program designed for prospective transfer and first-year students and their families. Preview Kent State Stark Thursday, Nov. 16 6 to…

Stark Campus Testing Center is Nationally Certified

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 01:49pm

In a world where millions of educational, certification and licensing exams happen each year, it’s crucial to have secure testing locations with well-trained staff. One local testing center has done just that and set the bar for others, according to the National College Testing…

Finalists for the 57th Annual Kent State University Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) Announced

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 01:56pm

Kent State University at Stark is excited to announce that Amy Damrow, Ph.D., and Claudia Gomez, Ph.D., both from the Stark Campus, along with Jeffrey Osikiewicz, Ph.D., from the Tuscarawas Campus, have been selected as finalists for the 57th Annual Kent State University Alumni…

Meet the Author Thi Bui on Sept. 28 as part of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 09:46am

Kent State University at Stark will present Thi Bui, author of the award-winning graphic memoir, “The Best We Could Do”, for a keynote event and book reading Sept. 28. Kent State University is one of 62 organizations nationwide to be awarded a 2023-2024 National Endowment for…

Math Camp for High Schoolers Seeks to Ready Future College Students for STEM Jobs in Ohio

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 11:46am

For the past two years, Dr. Bathi Kasturiarachi has been hosting the Stark County Summer Math Academy for high school students at the Stark Campus, paid for by grants he received from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the world’s largest community of mathematicians…

Alumni Spotlight: Sandra Gamby, '02, Lends Support to Children in Poverty

Friday, July 21, 2023 - 01:07pm

Sandra Gamby, ‘02, lends support to children in poverty through the global organization Compassion International. Sandra “Sandy” Gamby, ‘02, always knew she wanted to get a college degree, but as a high school graduate in 1984, she lacked the kind of support to acquire one.…

Joseph French Named 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Monday, July 17, 2023 - 07:25am

In 1996, Kent State University at Stark began recognizing distinguished alumni who attended Kent State Stark. Award recipients are recognized for excellence in a profession, service to the community and service to Kent State Stark. This summer, Kent State Stark named Joseph…

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