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Kent State Announces Immediate Changes to Admissions Approach

Friday, April 3, 2020 - 09:17am

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…

Kent State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 08:06am

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…

Campus Public Service Announcement: Free Internet Service Offers

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 01:56pm

Several telecommunications companies are offering free internet access to students and area families. MCTV, a leading internet, TV and phone provider in the region, announced Tuesday it would offer free internet access for families without service in response to online learning…

Theatre's The Nerd Opens Friday, March 6

Friday, March 6, 2020 - 02:38pm

Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its second theatrical production of the 2019-20 season, “The Nerd”, a two-act comedy by playwright Larry Shue. The cast of “The Nerd” will take to the campus’ stage for opening night at 7:30 p.m. March 6 in The Mary J. Timken…

Renowned Marine Scientist Michael Beck to Discuss Coastal Conservation on March 4

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 04:43pm

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…

Featured Speaker Bryan Terrell Clark Event Still Being Held March 10

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 09:20am

Bryan Terrell Clark will still speak at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, March 10. Our Featured Speaker event is STILL TAKING PLACE tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark Conference Center.

Black History Celebration at Kent State Stark

Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 08:46am

Kent State University at Stark’s observance of Black History Month will include the Cleveland-based popular electric blues ensemble, the Wallace Coleman Band. The celebratory activities, funded in part by ArtsInStark, are free, open to the public.

66th Annual Scholastic Art Exhibition on Display Through Jan. 29 in the Fine Arts Building

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 03:54pm

Kent State University at Stark is host to the 66th Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony. The exhibition features more than 400 pieces of artwork from middle and high school students, representing districts in Stark, Summit, Portage, Wayne,…

Kent State Stark to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of May 4, 1970

Friday, January 17, 2020 - 09:03am

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…

Fall 2019 President's & Dean's Lists Announced

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 11:17am

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…

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